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  1. 1.Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

    Easy
    • AProton
    • BNeutron
    • CElectron
    • DIon
  2. 2.What is the charge of a neutron?

    Easy
    • APositive
    • BNegative
    • CNeutral (no charge)
    • DDepends on the element
  3. 3.The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.

    Easy

    True or false?

  4. 4.Which two subatomic particles have approximately the same mass?

    Easy
    • AProton and electron
    • BNeutron and electron
    • CProton and neutron
    • DElectron and ion
  5. 5.Which of the following statements about isotopes are true? (Select all that apply)

    Medium
    • AIsotopes have the same number of protons.
    • BIsotopes have the same number of neutrons.
    • CIsotopes have different atomic masses.
    • DIsotopes have different chemical properties.
    • EIsotopes are atoms of the same element.
  6. 6.Arrange the following in order of increasing mass: electron, proton, neutron.

    Easy
    • Electron
    • Proton
    • Neutron
  7. 7.Dalton's law of multiple proportions suggests that elements combine in ratios of small whole numbers. Which of the following pairs of compounds best illustrates this law?

    Medium
    • AH2O and H2O2
    • BNaCl and KCl
    • CCO2 and SO2
    • DCH4 and C2H6
  8. 8.Which statement best describes the distribution of mass in an atom?

    Easy
    • AMass is evenly distributed throughout the atom.
    • BMost of the mass is in the electron cloud.
    • CMore than 99.94% of the mass is in the nucleus.
    • DProtons and electrons contribute equally to the mass.

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