Sol 6.5 Matter

Select all the particles that affect the overall charge of an atom

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Molecules

Where is the smallest negatively charged particle found in an atom?

• Nucleus

• Orbits in the nucleus

• Orbits around the nucleus

• Between the proton and neutron

Which best describes a neutron

• It has negative charge

• It moves around the nucleus

• It adds mass to the nucleus

• It has positive charge

What particles are responsible for the charge of an atom?

• Protons and Electrons

• Electrons and Neutrons

• Protons and molecules

• Molecules and electrons

Which part of an atom has negative charge?

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Nucleus

Which of the following applies to all states of matter

• Matter takes up the shape of its container

• Matter is made up of particles that are stationary

• Matter consists of tightly packed particles

• Matter is made up of particles called atoms

Scientists can identify an element by looking at the structure of a single

• Electron

• Atom

• Molecule

• Nucleus

What is the smallest particle of an element that still exhibits properties of that element?

• An electron

• An atom

• A molecule

• A proton

Salt water, plastic, and helium are all made of

• Atoms

• Mixtures

• Compounds

• Electrons

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Which particle type can be identified as being from a specific element?

• Atom

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron