Subatomic Particles

The charge of a proton is 

• positive
• negative
• neutral (no charge)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

The mass of a proton is approximately the same as a mass of a 

• positron
• electron
• neutron
• beta particle

Compared to the mass and charge of an electron, a proton has

• more mass same charge
• less mass same charge
• more mass opposite charge
• less mass no charge

In the diagram shown above, the green particle represents the:

• Proton
• Electron
• Neutron
• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which statement correctly describes the structure of an atom?

• Positively charged nucleus surrounded by positively charged electrons
• Positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons
• Negatively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons
• Negatively charged nucleus surrounded by positively charged electrons

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

In the diagram shown above, the electrons are

• Green
• Red
• Yellow

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The nucleus contains

• Protons only
• Protons and neutrons only
• Protons neutrons and electrons
• Empty space

Which subatomic particle has a mass but no charge?

• Proton
• Electron
• Neutrons

Which subatomic particle has a charge and is located in the nucleus?

• Proton
• Electron
• Neutron

A neutron has a charge of

• +1
• +2
• -1
• 0