Science STAAR Review Category Two

an atom with atomic number 6 would have how many protons 

• 6

• 12

• 3

• cannot be determined 

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Particles in an atom that are neutral and have no charge are 

• negatrons 

• electrons 

• neutrons 

• protons 

If the mass number of this chlorine atom is 36, how many neutrons does it have?

• 17

• 18

• 19

• can't be determined

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the mass number of the atom shown in the Bohr model?

• 11

• 12

• 23

• Can't be determined

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What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

• Weight

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

What is the primary function of the chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To break down sugar molecules to release energy

• To store water and nutrients

• To capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy

• To control the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell

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What is the term for the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

• Endocytosis

What type of symbiotic relationship benefits one organism without harming the other?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Predation

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Dissolving salt in water

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

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