Atomic Structure

Identify all particles found in atoms

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Prions

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Identify the subatomic particles that make up the nucleus of the atom

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Quarks

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Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Positrons

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Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Positrons

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Which subatomic particle has no charge?

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Positrons

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How many electrons does this picture show?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 3

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How many protons does this atom have?

• 3
• 6
• 4
• 2

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How many neutrons does this atom have?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

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How is an atom's atomic number determined?

• It represents how many protons it has

• It represents how many neutrons it has

• It represents the mass of the nucleus

• It represents the mass of the electrons

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How is an atom's atomic mass determined?

• It represents how many protons it has

• It represents how many neutrons it has

• It represents the mass of the nucleus (protons + neutrons)

• It represents the mass of the electrons