11 Questions
What is the charge of a proton?
Positive
Where is most of the mass of an atom found?
In the protons and neutrons
What is the mass of an electron compared to a proton or neutron?
1/1836
Which subatomic particle has no charge?
Neutron
What does the electron cloud account for?
The most of the atom’s size
What happens when an atom is in a neutral state?
Electrons and protons are in a neutral state.
What occurs to the charge when an atom gains or loses electrons?
The charges in the atom become unbalanced.
When the net charge is negative, what does it indicate?
There are more electrons than protons.
What are ions?
Atoms with a net charge due to loss or gain of electrons.
What do the differences of each atom account for?
The various properties that elements exhibit.
What identifies the atoms of a specific element?
The number of protons in the atom.
Test your knowledge about atoms and subatomic particles with this quiz. Learn about the properties of protons, neutrons, and their charges, as well as the composition of different elements.
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