Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
All atoms are extremely small.
Item AM060003: An atom is smaller than the width of a hair, a cell in your body, and a germ.
Which of the following is the smallest?
- A germ
- An atom
- The width of a hair
- A cell in your body
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1984 | 2920 | 68% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1132 | 1810 | 63% |
| 9–12 | 849 | 1102 | 77% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 968 | 1395 | 69% |
| Female | 991 | 1486 | 67% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1808 | 2593 | 70% |
| Other | 156 | 295 | 53% |