1. What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

a. protons and neutrons

b. protons and electrons
c. neutrons and electrons

2. Ions are

a. atoms of an element that have different numbers of protons

b. atoms of an element that have different numbers of neutrons
c. atoms that have a charge

3. Electrons have what kind of charge?

a. Negative
b. Positive
c. Neutral

4. What is the atomic number of carbon?

a. 2
b. 6
c. 12

5. The symbol Ag stands for which element?

a. Magnesium
b. Gold
c. Silver

6. Three of the most common states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases. A liquid has:
a. A defined volume, but not a defined shape
b. A definite shape, but no defined volume
c. A defined volume and shape
d. No defined volume or shape
7. Liquids
a. have a defined shape and volume
b. have an undefined shape but defined volume
c. have both undefined shape and volume

8. Gases can be compresed because:

a. molecules of a gas are spread out and can be squeezed together
b. molecules of gas can be compresed
c. gases do not contain molecules

9. What is a compound?

a. A compound is a substance made up of one kind

of mixture.
b. A compound is a substance made up of one kind of
element.
c. A compound is a substance made up of two or more
elements.

10. What is chemical formula of water ?

a. H2
b. O2
c. H2O
d. H2O2
11. Simply stated, the gain of electrons is

a. reduction
b. oxidation
c. sublimation