Ions and Atoms Worksheet
An educational worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the basic structure of atoms, their components, and how ions are formed.
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Ions and Atoms
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What are the three main parts of an atom?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons
Nucleus, orbit, and shell
Molecules, compounds, and mixtures
Solids, liquids, and gases
2. What is the charge of a proton?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
No charge
3. The center of an atom is called the .
4. Atoms are mostly made of space.
5. An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called an .
6. All atoms of the same element have the same number of protons.
True
False
7. Neutrons have a positive charge.
True
False
8. Describe the difference between an atom and an ion.
9. Label the parts of the atom shown in the diagram below.

A. (center)
B. (orbiting particles)
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