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Atoms Quiz
Covers the parts of the atom, atomic number and atomic charge
Question | Answer |
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part of the atom that has a positive charge | proton |
part of the atom that has a negative charge | electron |
part of the atom that has no charge | neutron |
What two things are located in the nucleus? | protons and neutrons |
What do you count to find the atomic number? | protons |
Which is the lightest part of the atom? | electrons |
What parts of the atom are the heaviest? | protons and neutrons |
Where are the protons and neutrons located? | nucleus |
Where are the electrons located? | around the outside of the nucleus |
Where is the nuclear located? | in the center |
When protons are added or taken away from an atom, what happens to the atom? (only 6th grade) | It becomes a completely different atom with a new name. |
When neutrons are added to an atom, what happens to the atom? (only 6th grade) | It becomes heavier. |
When neutrons are taken away from an atom, what happens to the atom? (only 6th grade) | It becomes lighter. |
When electrons are added or taken away from an atom, what might happen to the atom? (only 6th grade) | the charge may change |
What symbol represents a proton? | plus sign |
What symbol represents an electron? | minus sign |
a special type of atom that has a different number of protons and neutrons (only 6th grade) | isotope |
a special type of atom that has a different number of protons and electrons (only 6th grade) | ion |
If an atom has more protons than electrons, what is its charge? | positive |
If an atom has more electrons than protons, what is its charge? | negative |
If an atom has the same number of electrons and protons, what is its charge? | neutral |
All _____________ is made up of atoms. | matter |
The ______________ and the periodic table can help you determine the name of an atom. | atomic number |
Are gasses made out of atoms? | yes |
Are liquids made out of atoms? | yes |
Are solids made out of atoms? | yes |