Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 2: Matter

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Which is an example of matter?
A)lightning
B)electricity
C)heat
D)wood
2
Which of the following is the smallest particle that makes up all matter?
A)atoms
B)molecules
C)cells
D)isotopes
3
An element is a substance that contains __________.
A)only one type of atom
B)many types of atoms
C)different molecules
D)only one type of molecule
4
How do scientists study atoms?
A)microscopes
B)telescopes
C)models
D)magnifying glasses
5
Protons and neutrons are found in the __________.
A)nucleus
B)electron cloud
C)orbitals
D)bonds
6
Electrons carry __________.
A)a positive charge
B)a neutral charge
C)a negative charge
D)no charge at all
7
The atomic number of an atom is the number of __________.
A)neutrons
B)electrons
C)protons and neutrons
D)protons
8
Helium has two protons and two neutrons. What is its mass number?
A)2
B)0
C)4
D)22
9
Two isotopes of carbon, carbon-12 and carbon-14, have different numbers of __________.
A)protons
B)neutrons
C)electrons
D)isotopes
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