Atoms, Atoms, Everywhere!

I am a subatomic particle. I am electrically neutral and found inside the nucleus. What am I?

• proton

• neutron

• ion

• electron

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I am a subatomic particle with a positive charge. I am found in the nucleus. What am I?

• proton

• neutron

• ion

• electron

Which two subatomic particles give mass to the atom? Click the correct LABELS.

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Which two subatomic particles work together to balance the electrical charge of the atom?

• protons and neutrons

• electrons and neutrons

• electrons and gluons

• protons and electrons

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What does the word "subatomic" mean?

• inside a submarine

• under the ocean

• under the ground

• inside the atom

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Which subatomic particles are found zooming around outside the nucleus like a cloud of tiny bees?

• neutrons

• protons

• electrons

• ions

Which subatomic particle gives the atom its identity? (tells the element) Click the correct LABEL.

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For Oxygen, the atomic number is eight. The mass is 16. How many protons are in one atom of oxygen?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 16

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For Oxygen, the atomic number is eight. The mass is 16. How many total electrons in one neutral atom of Oxygen?

• 8

• 16

• 2

• 6

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For Fluorine, the atomic number is nine. The mass number is 19. How many neutrons in one atom of Fluorine?

• 9

• 7

• 19

• 10

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