Atoms and Molecules Worksheet
Explore the basic building blocks of matter with this Grade 6 science worksheet covering atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds.
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1. What are the basic building blocks of all matter?
Cells
Molecules
Atoms
Elements
2. When two or more atoms bond together, they form a:
Compound
Mixture
Molecule
Proton
3. The center of an atom is called the and contains protons and neutrons.
4. Electrons orbit the nucleus in specific paths called energy .
5. A substance made up of only one type of atom is called an .
6. Describe the main difference between an atom and a molecule.
7. All molecules are compounds.
True
False
8. Look at the diagram below of a water molecule. How many hydrogen atoms and how many oxygen atoms are present?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. The negatively charged particles in an atom are called .
10. have a positive charge and are found in the nucleus.
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