Valence Electrons Quiz

What is the electron configuration of an atom?

• The electron configuration of an atom is the number of protons in the atom.

• The electron configuration of an atom is a representation of how the electrons are distributed in the atom's energy levels or orbitals.

• The electron configuration of an atom is the total mass of the atom.

• The electron configuration of an atom is the arrangement of neutrons in the atom.

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How many valence electrons does a neutral atom of oxygen have?

• 2

• 8

• 6

• 4

What is the charge of a proton?

• +1

• 0

• -1

• +2

How many valence electrons does a neutral atom of sodium have?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the first energy level?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 8

How many protons are there in an atom of carbon?

• 6

• 12

• 4

• 8

How many neutrons are there in an atom of helium?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 0

What is the atomic number of an atom?

• The atomic number of an atom is the total number of protons and neutrons in the atom.

• The atomic number of an atom is the total mass of the atom.

• The atomic number of an atom is the number of protons in the atom.

• The atomic number of an atom is the number of electrons in the atom.

How many electrons are there in a neutral atom of oxygen?

• 8

• 16

• 12

• 10

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How many valence electrons does a neutral atom of carbon have?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8