10 Questions
What is the modern view of an atom?
An atom is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons
According to Dalton's atomic theory, how did he imagine an atom?
Extremely small and indivisible
Which subatomic particles make up atoms?
Electrons, protons, and neutrons
What is the size of an average atom?
$10^{-10}$ m in diameter
What is the smallest particle of an element that still retains the identity and properties of the element?
An atom
What is the modern definition of an atom?
An atom is the smallest particle of an element that still retains the identity and properties of the element.
According to modern understanding, what are the three subatomic particles that make up atoms?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons.
How did Dalton's atomic theory define an atom?
An atom was defined as the basic unit of an element that can enter into chemical combination, and was imagined as both extremely small and indivisible.
What is the size of an average atom?
An average atom is about 10^{-10} m in diameter.
What are atoms made up of?
Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Test your knowledge of the basic unit of elements and their behavior in chemical combinations. This quiz covers the structure and properties of atoms, based on Dalton's atomic theory.
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