Science Quiz

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Grade: 8
Quiz 2
Directions: For each question, select the best answer or answer in complete sentences to your best ability.
All questions are weighted equally so no question is more important than any other question.
You have the remainder of class to complete the assessment. Take your time and try your best.

Assessment Expectations

During the assessment: Once you have finished the assessment:

1. All voices are off.

1. All voices are off.
2. Assign yourself silently.
2. Eyes remain on your paper only.
 Read your DEAR book, work on
3. Raise your hand if you have a question.
homework, draw, etc.
4. Give your best effort.
3. Raise your hand if you have a question.
5. Respect the environment.
4. Respect the environment.

Failure to uphold these expectations will automatically invalidate your assessment and you will receive a zero
for your assessment grade with no opportunity to retake the assessment.

Check the box indicating you have read and understand the expectations and consequences:

 I have read the directions and expectations for the assessment and understand the consequences for
not meeting the expectations.

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Section 1 – Multiple Choice

Questions 1 – 10: Select the best/most correct answer.

1. Which of the follows pairs of subatomic particles are located in the nucleus?
a. Protons and electrons
b. Neutrons and electrons
c. Protons and nucleus
d. Protons and neutrons

2. What is the atomic number equal to?

a. Molecules
b. Protons
c. Neutrons
d. Electrons

3. Which of the following statements best describes the atom?

a. The smallest unit of an element that keeps the properties of that element.
b. The smallest part of the nucleus
c. A substance that has been cut in half
d. An ice cube

4. A _______________________ has a positive charge.

a. Electron
b. Proton
c. Atom
d. Neutron

5. Which of the following is found farthest from the center of an atom?

a. Nucleus
b. Proton
c. Neutron
d. Electron

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 6. Which of these sentences is true about electrons?
a. An electron is always found in the nucleus of an atom
b. An electron changes size depending on temperature
c. An electron is very small compared to the nucleus
d. An electron stops moving if it does not get energy from outside the atom

7. How many protons does Gallium have?

a. 31
b. 32
c. 69.72
d. 72.61

8. How many ELECTRONS does a neutral atom of Bromine have?

a. 4
b. 17
c. 35
d. 80

9. How many NEUTRONS are in Cobalt (Co)?

a. 32
b. 59
c. 27
d. 58

10. An atom has 52 protons. What element does that atom represent?
a. Vanadium
b. Antimony
c. Strontium
d. Selenium

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Section 2 – Short Answer

Directions: For each question, answer in complete sentences.

11. Draw the Bohr model for Phosphorus (P). Then use the subatomic particles to explain how you know
this atom has a neutral charge.

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 12. Draw the Bohr model for P2- (Phosphorus ion with a -2 charge). Then use the subatomic particles to
explain how this ion has a -2 charge.

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 13. Draw the Bohr model for Phosphorus-40. Then use the subatomic particles to explain how this isotope
has a mass of 40 amu.

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