Y9 GCSE Electron Structure of Atoms Quiz

What is the atomic structure of an atom?

• Nucleus containing protons and electrons, surrounded by neutrons

• Nucleus containing electrons and neutrons, surrounded by protons

• Nucleus containing neutrons and electrons, surrounded by protons

• Nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons

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

• 8

• 2

• 3

• 5

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the second energy level in an atom?

• 2

• 8

• 10

• 6

What is the charge of a neutron?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Variable

What is the atomic structure of a helium atom?

• Nucleus containing 2 protons and 2 neutrons, surrounded by 2 electrons

• Nucleus containing 2 protons and 2 electrons, surrounded by 2 neutrons

• Nucleus containing 2 neutrons and 2 electrons, surrounded by 2 protons

• Nucleus containing 2 protons and 2 neutrons, surrounded by 3 electrons

How many electrons can the third shell hold?

• 18
• 12
• 6
• 8

What is the electron structure of an atom of lithium?

• 1, 2

• 2, 2
• 2, 1
• 3, 1

What is the electron configuration of an atom of beryllium

• 2.2

• 2.4

• 4.2

• 2.1

What is the MAXIMUM number of electrons that the first 4 electron shells can hold?

• 2.8.8.2

• 8.2.8.2

• 2.2.8.8

• 2.8.2.2

What is the correct order of the maximum electrons each shell can hold?

• 2

• 2

• 8

• 8