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Subatomic Particle Quiz

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The following statement describes which subatomic particle best?

It has a relatively large mass.
a.
an electron
d.
A and B
b.
a proton
e.
B and C
c.
a neutron
 

 2. 

The following statement describes which subatomic particle best?

It is electrically charged.
a.
an electron
d.
A and B
b.
a proton
e.
B and C
c.
a neutron
 

 3. 

The following statement describes which subatomic particle best?

It is located outside of the nucleus.
a.
an electron
d.
A and B
b.
a proton
e.
B and C
c.
a neutron
 

 4. 

Who is given credit for discovering the proton?
a.
Millikan
c.
Thompson
b.
Rutherford
d.
Chadwick
 

 5. 

What is the name of the experiment that was done that helped scientists realized that there was a solid nucleus in the middle of an atom?
a.
plum pudding
c.
oil drop
b.
cathode ray
d.
gold foil
 



 
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