Which of the following best describes Atom?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy General Science and Nature question asks: Which of the following best describes Atom? The correct choice is B. The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A nutrient sometimes called the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body produces it in response to sunlight exposure
Why not A: “A nutrient sometimes called the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body produces it in response to sunlight exposure” does not fit this question. The answer is The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons.
- B. The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons ✓
- C. The distinct physical forms in which matter can exist, primarily solid, liquid, gas, and plasma
Why not C: “The distinct physical forms in which matter can exist, primarily solid, liquid, gas, and plasma” does not fit this question. The answer is The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons.
- D. An essential nutrient whose deficiency causes the disease scurvy
Why not D: “An essential nutrient whose deficiency causes the disease scurvy” does not fit this question. The answer is The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons.
Correct answer
B. The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons
Explanation
The basic unit of matter consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons is the term that matches Which of the following best describes Atom option B Option A A nutrient sometimes called the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body produces it in response to sunlight exposure does not fit this question Option C The distinct physical forms in which matter can exist primarily solid liquid gas and plasma does not fit this question Option D An essential nutrient whose deficiency causes the disease scurvy does not fit this question For this General Science and Nature question the accepted answer is The basic unit of matter consisting of.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
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