Balwearie High School S2 Electricity Topic Revision Quiz

Which type of sub-atomic particle orbits the nucleus of the atom?

• electron

• proton

• neutron

Which sub-atomic particle has a negative charge?

• electron

• proton

• neutron

Each element in the Periodic Table has a number which tells us how many protons are in each atom of that element. What name is given to this number?

• Atomic Number

• Protonic Number

• Mass Number

• Periodic Number

Sodium has an atomic number of 11 and a mass number of 23. How many protons does a sodium atom have?

• 11

• 12

• 23

• 34

Lithium has an atomic number of 3 and a mass number of 7. How many neutrons does a lithium atom have?

• 3

• 4

• 7

• 10

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood

This is the symbol for which electrical component?

• bell

• buzzer

• lamp

• switch

Which diagram shows the symbol for a cell?

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Which of these components is used to stop the flow of electrical current by deliberately creating a gap in the circuit?

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Which diagram shows a series circuit?

• Circuit 1

• Circuit 2