Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an emergent property in the classification of matter?
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Classification of Matter
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Which subatomic particles are the least abundant in a typical atom?
A
Neutrons
B
Protons
C
Quarks
D
Electrons
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Understand that an atom is composed of three main subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Recognize that protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit around the nucleus.
Recall that protons and neutrons are made up of even smaller particles called quarks.
Identify that quarks are not typically counted as separate particles in the context of an atom's structure because they are components of protons and neutrons.
Conclude that while quarks are fundamental constituents of protons and neutrons, they are not considered separate subatomic particles in the same way protons, neutrons, and electrons are, making them the least abundant in terms of being counted as individual particles in an atom.
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