5 Questions
What part of an atom is responsible for its overall positive charge?
The protons
What is the term for atoms with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons?
Isotopes
What causes atoms to be electrically neutral as a whole?
Equal numbers of protons and electrons
Where are more than 99.94% of an atom's mass located?
In the nucleus
What is the primary reason humans cannot see atoms with conventional microscopes?
Atoms are smaller than the shortest wavelength of visible light
Test your knowledge of chemical elements and atoms with this quiz. Learn about the structure of atoms, the role of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and how elements are distinguished by their atomic number.
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