Bill Nye Atoms and Molecules

Name: Sydney Stafford Date: 2022 Bill Nye Atoms and Molecules Before we watch the video, read the questions to yourself so that you know what to be listening for. While watching the video, answer the questions. tiny particles that make up everything around us Bill Nye describes atoms as ___________________________________________________. atoms 2. If we break matter down, everything is made of _________________________________. 1. "atomos," meaning indivisible or uncuttable 3. The term atom comes from the Greek word __________________________________. 4. True/False: Atoms are too small to see with a microscope. True 5. The middle of an atom has (heavy or light) particles. (circle one) heavy 6. The outside of an atom has (heavy or light) particles. (circle one) light nucleus 7. The middle of an atom is called the _____________________. protons neutrons 8. In the nucleus, there are ________________ and ____________________. positive 9. Protons have a _________________ electrical charge. no 10. Neutrons have _________________ charge. electrons 11. “Buzzing” around the nucleus are ___________________, these particles have a negative ________________ charge. Electricity 12. _______________________ is the flow of electrons from one atom to another. the electron cloud 13. The distance from the nucleus of an atom to its electrons is ___________________________. empty space 14. Atoms are mostly __________________ ____________________. 15. True/False: Electrons move very fast. True 16. How is it that atoms can act like a solid? Atoms can act like a solid due to the strong electromagnetic force between the electrons and nucleus, creating a stable structure Millions 17. Approximately how many atoms can fit on the head of a pin?________________________ Atoms 18. _____________ are the basic building blocks of all matter. molecules 19. When atoms are combined, they make __________________________. two part(s) hydrogen and _____ one 20. Water is ____ part(s) oxygen. 21. Why doesn’t 2 cups of water equal 2 cups of rubbing alcohol? Because water molecules are more densely packed compared to rubbing alcohol molecules their atomic structure and properties 22. The main difference between aluminum and copper is _________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________. protons 23. An element’s atomic number is equal to the number of ________________________ in the nucleus _________________. compounds or mixtures 24. Elements combined make _______________________. sodium chloride or table salt 25. NaCl is ___________________. "glucose," a simple sugar molecule 26. C6 H 1 2 O6 is _________________. quarks 27. Inside of neutrons, electrons and protons you will find ___________________. matter energy 28. Everything in the universe is ________________ or __________________. forms of energy 29. Heat, light and sound is__________________. carbon-based compounds or molecules 30. Organic chemistry is the study of ____________________.