Atomic Structure and Nuclear Chemistry Review

What subatomic particles would you find in the nucleus of an atom?

• Protons only
• Protons and Neutrons
• Neutrons and Electrons
• Protons and Electrons 

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which subatomic particles contribute the most to the mass of an atom?

• Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
• Protons only
• Protons and Electrons
• Protons and Neutrons

An atom has 10 protons, 15 neutrons and 10 electrons what is its mass number.

• 20
• 10
• 5
• 25

This particle determines what element you have - the elements identity.

• electron
• proton
• neutron
• valence shell

Which of the following is the missing product for this reaction?

• Sc-42
• Ca-20
• Sc-42
• Ca-42

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which of the following is the missing product for this reaction?

• He-4
• Be-4
• He-2
• Be-2

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Balance the following equation:
¹⁴₆C --> ⁰_-1e + ________

• ¹⁴₅B
• ¹⁴₆C
• ¹⁴₇N
• ⁴₂He

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Complete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction. 

• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• none

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

In order of most to least penetrating radiation we have

• Alpha , Beta,  Gamma
• Beta , Gamma , Alpha
• Gamma, Beta, Alpha
• Gamma, Alpha, Beta

An alpha particle can penetrate

• a sheet of paper.
• a thin layer of cloth.
• a sheet of aluminum.
• none of the above