Modern Atomic Structure

The closer an electron is to the nucleus, the higher its energy.

• True

• False

The region around the nucleus occupied by the electrons is called the proton​ cloud.

• True

• False

The maximum number of electrons in the second energy level of an atom is 4.

• True

• False

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In 1926, scientists developed the electron cloud model of the atom that is in use today.

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• False

According to present atomic theory, the location of an electron in an atom cannot be pinpointed exactly.

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• False

When electrons release energy, some of the energy may be released as visible light. ​

• True

• False

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An electron's excited state is ​more​ stable than its ground state.

• True

• False

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An atom of calcium has _____ protons.

• 2

• 20

• 40

An atom of calcium has _____ neutrons.

• 2

• 20

• 40

How many electrons are in the first energy level of a calcium atom?

• 2

• 8

• 18

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