Atoms

The positive particles of an atom are 

• electrons 
• positrons 
• neutrons 
• protons 

all matter is made of what 

• energy 
• atoms 
• electrons 
• compounds 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

the central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are is its 

• nucleus 
• electron cloud
• core 
• center 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

an atom with atomic number 6 would have how many protons 

• 6
• 12
• 3
• cannot be determined 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Particles in an atom that are neutral and have no charge are 

• negatrons 
• electrons 
• neutrons 
• protons 

What is the atomic number for an element with three protons?

• 2
• 1
• 3
• 6

An atom's mass number equals the number of...

• protons plus the number of electrons
• protons plus the number of neutrons
• protons
• neutrons

Which statement best describes an electron?

• Smaller mass than a proton and a negative charge
• Smaller mass than a proton and a positive charge
• Greater mass than a proton and a negative charge
• Greater mass than a proton and a positive charge

Which statement about the atomic nucleus is correct?

• The nucleus is made of protons and neutrons and has a negative charge
• The nucleus is made of protons and neutrons and has a positive charge
• The nucleus is made of electrons and has a positive charge
• The nucleus is made of electrons and has a negative charge

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What charge does an Electron have?

• Negative
• Positive
• Neutral
• Complicated

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5