A Test On Atoms, Elements, And Molecules!

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    Atoms consist of parts called protons, neutrons, and___________________.

    • Electrons
    • Haptons
    • Neptons
    • Wontons
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  • 2. 

    All matter consists of particles called________________.

    • Units

    • Atoms

    • Cubes

    • Pints

    Correct Answer
    A. Atoms
    Explanation
    Atoms are the fundamental particles that make up all matter. They are the building blocks of elements and molecules. Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. They combine in various ways to form different substances and give them their unique properties. Therefore, the correct answer is atoms.

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  • 3. 

    Each proton has a ______________ electrical charge.

    • Positive

    • Negative

    • Neutral

    • Shocking

    Correct Answer
    A. Positive
    Explanation
    Each proton has a positive electrical charge. This is because protons are subatomic particles that carry a positive charge. They are found in the nucleus of an atom and are equal in magnitude to the negative charge of an electron. The positive charge of protons is essential for the overall electrical neutrality of an atom, as it balances out the negative charge of electrons.

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  • 4. 

    Each electron has a ________________ electrical charge. 

    • Positive

    • Negative

    • Neutral

    • Shocking

    Correct Answer
    A. Negative
    Explanation
    Electrons have a negative electrical charge. This is a fundamental property of electrons, which are subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. The negative charge of electrons is equal in magnitude to the positive charge of protons, the other subatomic particles in an atom. This balance of positive and negative charges allows atoms to remain electrically neutral.

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  • 5. 

    Each neutron has an electrically  _________________ charge. 

    • Positive

    • Negative

    • Neutral

    • Shocking

    Correct Answer
    A. Neutral
    Explanation
     Neutrons are subatomic particles that do not carry any electric charge. Unlike protons, which have a positive charge, and electrons, which have a negative charge, neutrons are electrically neutral. This means that they do not attract or repel other charged particles. Instead, they interact with other particles through the strong nuclear force, which binds the nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the atomic nucleus together.

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  • 6. 

    The modern periodic table is organized by _________________ atomic number.

    • Increasing

    • Decreasing

    • Reducing

    • Developing

    Correct Answer
    A. Increasing
    Explanation
    The modern periodic table is organized by increasing atomic number. This means that elements are arranged in order of their atomic numbers, which represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus. This arrangement allows for elements with similar properties to be grouped together in the same column, known as a group or family. By organizing the periodic table in this way, it becomes easier to understand and predict the behavior and characteristics of different elements.

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  • 7. 

    Electrons move around _______________ the nucleus.

    • Inside

    • Outside

    • On top of

    • Without

    Correct Answer
    A. Outside
    Explanation
    Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom, which contains positively charged protons and neutral neutrons. The electrons occupy specific energy levels or shells around the nucleus, determining the atom's chemical properties and how it interacts with other atoms.

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  • 8. 

    The nucleus of an atom contains protons and _________________.

    • Electrons

    • Haptons

    • Neutrons

    • Wontons

    Correct Answer
    A. Neutrons
    Explanation
    The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons. Protons have a positive charge, while neutrons have no charge. Together, protons and neutrons form the nucleus, which is the central part of an atom. Electrons, on the other hand, are found outside the nucleus in electron shells. Haptons and wontons are not relevant to the structure of an atom and are not found in the nucleus.

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  • 9. 

    A ___________________ is a combination of two or more atoms that are held together by covalent bonds.  

    • Mole

    • Ion

    • Molecule

    • Megatron

    Correct Answer
    A. Molecule
    Explanation
    A molecule is a combination of two or more atoms that are held together by covalent bonds. In a covalent bond, atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Therefore, a molecule is formed when atoms come together and share electrons, resulting in a stable structure. Molecules can be simple, consisting of only two atoms, or complex, with many atoms bonded together. Examples of molecules include water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and glucose (C6H12O6).

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  • 10. 

    An element is determined by the number of ___________________ (also known as its atomic number). 

    • Neutrons

    • Electrons

    • Protons

    • Wontons

    Correct Answer
    A. Protons
    Explanation
    An element is determined by the number of protons, which is also known as its atomic number. The atomic number of an element uniquely identifies it and determines its position on the periodic table. The number of protons in an atom determines its chemical properties and its identity as a specific element. Neutrons, electrons, and wontons do not determine the identity of an element. Neutrons and electrons contribute to the overall properties and behavior of an atom, but they can vary within the same element, resulting in different isotopes and ions. Wontons are a type of food and have no relevance to the concept of atomic structure.

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Dr. Zohra Sattar Waxali earned her doctorate in chemistry and biochemistry from Northwestern University, specializing in the metallomes of cardiac cells and stem cells, and their impact on biological function. Her research encompasses the development of arsenoplatin chemotherapeutics, stapled peptide estrogen receptor inhibitors, and antimicrobial natural products.

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