Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds Vocabulary

which of the following terms best describes and extended structure with repeating patterns.

• A crystal

• An atom

• A molecule

• An element

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A(n) ____________ between atoms determine whether they will bond to form a molecule.

• attraction

• compound

• repulsion

• bridge

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

In a ball and stick model, what does the stick represent?

• An attraction between atoms

• A physical piece of matter

• An extension of an atom that connects to other atoms

• An additional atom that’s been converted into a bridge.

This is the smallest particle of any element that still retains all of the properties of that element.

• element

• proton

• atom

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the name for the small cluster of protons and neutrons at the center of an atom?

• center

• nucleus

• atomic middle

What is made up of atoms that are held together by bonds which are formed when electrons are shared?

• nucleus

• molecule

• compound

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Which subatomic particle has no charge electric charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Which of the following is a pure substance made of only one type of atom?

• A) Molecule

• B) Compound

• C) Element

• D) Mixture