Intro to Matter Quiz Review

Diamond and graphite are both solids made up of carbon atoms. Why is graphite softer than diamonds?

• They are different states of matter.

• Graphite is a compound and diamond is an element.

• Graphite is made up of more than one type of element.

• The arrangement of atoms vary in each substance.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

All of the following are examples of subatomic particles EXCEPT –

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neurons

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Atomic models of graphite and diamond are shown.

(See attached diagram)

Graphite is a soft, dark material often used as a lubricant. Diamond is often a clear, hard crystal. Which of the following best explains the difference in these materials?

• The arrangement of the atoms of each one.

• The elements of which each one is made.

• The number of atoms each one is made of.

• The size and shape of the individual atoms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Diamond and graphite area both solids made up of carbon atoms. Why is graphite softer than diamonds?

• The arrangement of atoms vary in each substance.

• Graphite is made up or more than one type or element.

• They are different states of matter.

• Graphite is a compound and diamond is an element.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which subatomic particle(s) are found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Protons only

• Neutrons only

• Protons and Neutrons

• Protons and Electrons

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

An electron has a _______ charge.

• Positive

• Negative

• No charge

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

NGSS.HS-PS3-5

Subatomic particles with a positive charge

• neutrons
• atomic mass
• protons
• isotopes

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Value representing the number of protons in an element

• Atomic Mass
• Mass Number
• Valence Electrons
• Atomic Number

Subatomic particles that are neutral in charge

• Neutrons
• Protons
• Nucleus 
• Electrons

Where electrons are likely to be found as they travel around the nucleus

• Nucleus
• Electron Cloud
• Within a Proton
• Within a Neutron

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1