WorksheetsSubatomic Particles
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The charge of a proton is
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral (no charge)
2.
The mass of a proton is approximately the same as a mass of a
a)
positron
b)
electron
c)
neutron
d)
beta particle
3.
Compared to the mass and charge of an electron, a proton has
a)
more mass same charge
b)
less mass same charge
c)
more mass opposite charge
d)
less mass no charge
4.
Which statement correctly describes the structure of an atom?
a)
Positively charged nucleus surrounded by positively charged electrons
b)
Positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons
c)
Negatively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons
d)
Negatively charged nucleus surrounded by positively charged electrons
5.
In the diagram shown above, the green particle represents the:
a)
Proton
b)
Electron
c)
Neutron
d)
Nucleus
6.
In the diagram shown above, the electrons are
a)
Green
b)
Red
c)
Yellow
7.
In the diagram shown above, the green particle has:
a)
A mass of 1 amu and a charge of 0
b)
A mass of 1 amu and a charge of +1
c)
A mass of 0 amu and a charge of -1
d)
A mass of 0 amu and a charge of 0
8.
The net charge of the nucleus is
a)
+
b)
-
c)
0
9.
The nucleus contains
a)
Protons only
b)
Protons and neutrons only
c)
Protons neutrons and electrons
d)
Empty space
10.
These two particles have approximately the same mass
a)
protons & positrons
b)
protons & electrons
c)
Protons & neutrons
d)
Electrons & neutrons
11.
Which statement correctly describes the location of the protons and electrons within the atom?
a)
Protons and Electrons are located in the nucleus
b)
Protons are located in the nucleus and electrons are located in the orbitals
c)
Protons are located in the orbitals and electrons are located in the nucleus
d)
Protons and electrons are located in the orbitals
12.
Which subatomic particle has no mass but has charge?
a)
Proton
b)
Electron
c)
Neutron
13.
Which subatomic particle has a mass but no charge?
a)
Proton
b)
Electron
c)
Neutrons
14.
Which subatomic particle has a charge and is located in the nucleus?
a)
Proton
b)
Electron
c)
Neutron
15.
A neutron has a charge of
a)
+1
b)
+2
c)
-1
d)
0
16.
Which statement correctly matches the subatomic particle with its charge?
a)
A proton has a negative charge
b)
An electron has a negative charge
c)
A neutron has a positive charge
d)
An electron has a positive charge
17.
Which part of a Boron atom is positively charged?
a)
Electron
b)
Neutron
c)
Nucleus
d)
Orbital
18.
Which two subatomic particles have opposite charges?
a)
Protons and Electrons
b)
Protons and Neutrons
c)
Electrons and Neutrons
d)
Proton and Positron
19.
Which subatomic particle will be attracted to a positively charged object (remember: opposites attract)?
a)
Proton
b)
Electron
c)
Neutron
d)
Positron
20.
Which statement is true about a proton and an electron?
a)
They have the same mass and the same charge
b)
They have the same mass and different charges
c)
They have a different mass and the same charge
d)
They have a different mass and a different charge
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