9 Questions
What is the smallest particle of an element that retains the characteristics of that element?
Atoms
Who is credited with discovering the negatively charged particle known as Electrons?
J.J. Thomson
Which theory explains the creation of new atomic nuclei from preexisting nucleons?
Big Bang Theory
According to John Dalton's Solid Sphere Model, what are atoms of an element like?
Indestructible and identical
Which scientist confirmed the existence of Protons through the Gold Foil Experiment?
Ernest Rutherford
What is the process in which elements are created within stars by combining protons and neutrons?
Stellar Nucleosynthesis
"All matter is composed of atoms that cannot be subdivided or destroyed" is a key idea associated with whom?
John Dalton
"Atoms of an element have a characteristics average mass that is unique to the element" was proposed by which scientist?
Aristotle
"Every atom has energy or the ability to do work called Chemical energy" primarily comes from which part of the atom?
Electrons
This quiz covers the fundamentals of matter in chemistry, including composition, structure, properties, and energy transformations. Learn about elements, atoms, and the characteristics that distinguish different elements.
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