Atoms and Their Properties Quiz

__ has a positive charge and is found in the nucleus.

__ has no charge and is found in the nucleus.

__ has a negative charge and is found orbiting the nucleus.

The number of __ in an atom determines its atomic number.

__ and __ together make up the mass number of an atom.

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons

• atoms

What is the charge of a neutron?

• Positive

• Negative

• No charge

• Both positive and negative

Which particle determines the atomic number of an element?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Nucleus

Where is the electron located in an atom?

• Inside the nucleus

• Orbiting the nucleus

• Between protons and neutrons

• Outside the atom

What do protons and neutrons together determine in an atom?

• Atomic number

• Charge

• Mass number

• Volume

An element has isotopes that differ in the number of:

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Atoms