Grade 7 · Science

Grade 7 Science — Intro chemistry questions and answers

Atoms, elements, and the periodic table. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.

Practice quiz

Question and answer list

Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.

1. An atom’s nucleus contains

Answer: protons and neutrons

Electrons move outside the nucleus.

2. The atomic number is the number of

Answer: protons

It identifies the element.

3. The periodic table organizes elements by

Answer: atomic number

Periods are rows; groups are columns.

4. A molecule of water is

Answer: H₂O

Two hydrogen, one oxygen.

5. A chemical change

Answer: makes a new substance

Rusting and burning are chemical.

6. Metals tend to be

Answer: shiny and good conductors

Copper wires conduct electricity.

7. The symbol for gold is

Answer: Au

Ag is silver; Au is gold.

8. A compound is

Answer: two or more elements chemically bonded

NaCl is a compound.