Chemical Basis of Life: Atomic Structure Quiz
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What are the four elements that contribute to about 96% of the body's weight?

  • Mercury, Lead, Gold, Silver
  • Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen (correct)
  • Silicon, Boron, Fluorine, Iodine
  • Iron, Zinc, Copper, Cobalt
  • Which category do trace elements like Iron and Zinc fall into?

  • Non-essential Trace Elements
  • Nutritionally Essential Trace Elements (correct)
  • Probably Essential Trace Elements
  • Toxic Trace Elements
  • What is the definition of a trace element in biochemistry?

  • An element not found naturally in the body
  • A dietary mineral required in very small quantities (correct)
  • A compound formed by combining two major elements
  • A major dietary mineral needed in large amounts
  • Which category do non-essential trace elements like Aluminum and Lead belong to?

    <p>Non-essential Trace Elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of nutritionally essential trace elements?

    <p>They are required in very small quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to a matter that is a combination of two or more elements?

    <p>Compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central part of an atom called?

    <p>Atomic nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the masses of atomic particles typically measured?

    <p>Atomic mass unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What holds the structure of an atom together?

    <p>Attraction between protons and electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes up the majority of an atom's volume?

    <p>Electron cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which particles in an atom are responsible for the positive charge?

    <p>Protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what forms can matter be grouped?

    <p>Element and compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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