Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
All atoms are extremely small.
Item AM025002: A grain of sand is bigger than an atom.
Which is bigger, an atom or a grain of sand?
- The atom is bigger.
- They are the same size.
- The grain of sand is bigger.
- It depends on the kind of atom.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3475 | 4918 | 71% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1800 | 2778 | 65% |
| 9–12 | 1664 | 2123 | 78% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1743 | 2368 | 74% |
| Female | 1681 | 2482 | 68% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 3116 | 4303 | 72% |
| Other | 299 | 534 | 56% |