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Structure of an ATOM                            

Atoms consist of an extremely small, positively charged nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons. Although typically the nucleus is less than one ten-thousandth the size of the atom, the nucleus contains more that 99.9% of the mass of the atom.


The matter is made up of tiny particles called
a) atoms                                               

b) molecules
c) compound                       

d) mixture

a

Which of the following is pure matter made of same type of atoms?
a) elements                          

b) molecules
c) compound                       

d) mixture

a

Explanation:A chemical element is a species of atoms that have a given number of protons in their nuclei, including the pure substance consisting only of that species. Unlike chemical compounds, chemical elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any chemical reaction.


Which of the following is the unit of matter?
a) atoms                                               

b) molecules
c) compound                       

d) mixture

a

Which of the following is/are element/s?
a) gold                                   

b) copper
c) water                                 

d) both a and b

d

Which of the following is/are NOT element/s?
a) alcohol                                             

b) salt
c) water                                 
d) all of these

d