States of Matter and Subatomic Particles Quiz

Based on the definition and example provided, sort the following into Matter (M) and Not Matter (NM). Put an M next to matter, and an NM next to not matter.

• Energy

• Bricks

• Water

• Atom

• Dog

Think of the three states of matter that you interact with daily. Which of the following IS NOT one of those everyday states of matter.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What happens to the amount of energy in matter as it transitions from Solid to Liquid to Gas to Plasma?

What happens to that same energy if you move in the reverse order (Plasma → Gas → Liquid → Solid)?

What sign of charge (+ or -), what amount of charge (1 or 0), and how many atomic mass units (1 or 0) does each of the following subatomic particles have? Fill in that information in the chart below:

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

Next, fill in where that particle is located in an atom (in the nucleus or orbiting the nucleus).

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

Finally, fill in the mass of a proton, neutron, and electron (Hint: the masses are either 1 or ~0).

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

How many protons does an atom of Sodium have?

How many electrons does an atom of Sodium have?

Atomic Number tells the number of ________ in an atom of that type of element.