2023-24 Physical Science Chapter 3B Sections 3.3 and 3.4

Which subatomic particle has the greatest mass?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• No-ton

What subatomic particle has the least mass?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• No-ton

Select the TWO types of subatomic particles that must be equal in number for an atom to be neutral?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• No-tons

An atom's nucleus is made up of which TWO subatomic particles?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• No-trons

Where is the nucleus of an atom located?

• outer most orbital

• inner most orbital

• center of the atom

• top of the atom

• bottom of the atom

Which subatomic particle(s) determines what element an atom is?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• All of the subatomic particles making up the atom

• Protons and Neutrons

Which subatomic particle is most likely to interact with other atoms?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Quarks

Electrons are most likely to interact with other atoms because they are found closest to the nucleus.

• True

• False

Which subatomic particle is primarily responsible for all the chemical properties of atoms?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Quacks

Protons are responsible for how atoms bond together with other atoms.

• True

• False