Atom Quiz

A neutral, or uncharged, atom definitely has the same number of

• neutrons and protons.

• protons and electrons.

• electrons and neutrons.

• protons, neutrons, and electrons.

An atom with 9 electrons and 12 protons has a charge of

• 2+

• 3+

• 3-

• 2-

Where are ELECTRONS located?

• nucleus

• energy levels

• outside the atom

What number indicates the nucleus?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is a proton?

• A proton is a neutral charged part of the atom in the nucleus.

• A proton is a neutral charged part of the atom outside the nucleus.

• A proton is a negative charged part of the atom in the nucleus.

• A proton is a positively charged part of the atom in the nucleus.

Answer explanation

A proton is a positively charged part of the atom in the nucleus.

What part of the atom is a neutral charged part of the atom in the nucleus?

• Neutron

• Electron

• Proton

Answer explanation

A neutron is a neutral charged part of the atom in the nucleus.

What part of the atom has a positive charge and is in the nucleus?

• Neutron

• Proton

• Electron

Answer explanation

The proton has a positive charge and is in the nucleus.

What part of the atom is a negatively charged part of the atom outside the nucleus.

• Electron

• Neutron

• Proton

Answer explanation

An electron is a negatively charged part of the atom outside the nucleus.

What type of atom is this?

• Nitrogen

• Neon

• Helium

• Boron

• 

Answer explanation

The answer to this question is Nitrogen.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is an electron?

• An electron is a neutral charged part of the atom in the nucleus.

• An electron is a neutral charged part of the atom outside the nucleus.

• An electron is a negatively charged part of the atom outside the nucleus.

• An electron is a positively charged part of the atom in the nucleus.

Answer explanation

An electron is a negatively charged part of the atom outside the nucleus.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3