Quiz on Atomic Structure

Where are electrons found in an atom?

• In the nucleus

• In the electron cloud

• In the proton

• In the neutron

Which subatomic particle has no charge?

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Atom

Which of the following is not found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Atom

Which subatomic particle is found in the electron cloud?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Atom

What is the periodic table of elements often referred to as?

• A list of compounds

• A list of molecules

• The "ingredient list" for everything in the known universe

• A list of mixtures

What is an element?

• A mixture of different substances

• A pure substance made from only one "ingredient" on the periodic table

• A combination of two or more elements

• A type of molecule

How many elements can a molecule contain?

• Only one element

• Two or more elements

• Only two elements

• Three or more elements

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What is a compound?

• A single element

• A mixture of molecules

• A substance made of two or more different elements that have been chemically combined

• A type of atom

Are all compounds also molecules?

• Yes

• No

• Only some compounds

• Only in certain conditions

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What is the difference between a molecule and a compound?

• Molecules are made of one element, compounds are made of two

• Molecules can be made of one or more elements, compounds are made of two or more different elements

• Molecules are mixtures, compounds are pure substances

• Molecules are larger than compounds

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