Atomic Structure

Atomic Structure

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Multiple Choice

Suppose a neutral atom were to lose an electron. What would happen to the atom?

• It would become negatively charged.

• It would become positively charged.

• It would remain neutral.

• It would lose a proton.

Open Ended

What stands out in this picture?

What could it represent and why?

Multiple Choice

A sodium atom can easily lose an electron. What happens to this electron?

• It is converted into thermal energy.

• It is destroyed.

• It is transferred to an atom of a different element.

• It is transferred to another sodium atom.

Multiple Choice

What is the atomic mass of this element?

• 0

• 17

• 14

• 21

Multiple Choice

A typical atom of Al has 13 electrons and 14 neutrons. How many protons does the atom have?

• 1

• 13

• 14

• 27

Multiple Choice

Suppose a neutral atom were to lose an electron. What would happen to the atom

• It would become negatively charged.

• It would become positively charged.

• It would remain neutral.

• It would also lose a proton.

Multiple Choice

A typical atom of Al has 13 electrons and 14 neutrons. How many protons does the atom have?

• 1

• 13

• 14

• 27

Multiple Choice

How are protons and neutrons different?

• Protons are in the nucleus of the atom, while neutrons orbit the nucleus.

• Neutrons are in the nucleus of the atom, while protons orbit the nucleus.

• Protons have a positive charge, while neutrons have a negative charge.

• Protons have a positive charge, while neutrons have no charge.