5 Questions
Which component of an atom is positively charged?
A. proton
What is the majority of an atom made up of?
C. empty space
Which list contains only non-metals?
B. Helium, hydrogen, fluorine
In which order do the states of matter generally contain the closest packed particles to the most spread out particles?
D. Solid, liquid, gas
Which of the following is an example of a metalloid or semi-metal?
A. Germanium
Study Notes
Atomic Structure
- The proton is the positively charged component of an atom.
Atomic Composition
- The majority of an atom is made up of empty space.
Periodic Table
- The non-metals are typically found in the Nitrogen group (Group 15) and the Carbon group (Group 14) of the periodic table.
States of Matter
- The states of matter, in order from closest packed particles to most spread out, are: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
Metalloids
- Silicon is an example of a metalloid or semi-metal.
Test your knowledge of atomic particles and elements with this quiz! Determine the positively charged component of an atom, identify the composition of atoms, and differentiate between metals and non-metals. Challenge yourself with these multiple-choice questions!
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