X-ray production

What are the two main components of an atom's nucleus?

• Protons and neutrons

• Electrons and protons

• Neutrons and electrons

• Protons and photons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What particles are found in the orbitals of an atom?

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Quarks

Atomic number equals the number of ______ in the nucleus.

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons

• quarks

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Atomic mass equals the sum of the ______ and ______ in the nucleus.

• protons, neutrons

• electrons, protons

• neutrons, electrons

• protons, electrons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

How are electrons organized in an atom?

• Into shells

• Randomly scattered

• In a straight line

• Grouped at the nucleus

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which of the following is the name of the first orbital shell in an atom?

• L-shell

• K-shell

• M-shell

• N-shell

What holds electrons in orbit around the nucleus?

• Electron binding energy (EBE)

• Gravitational force

• Neutron repulsion

• Magnetic attraction

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

According to the information provided, what is one factor that the strength of the Electron Binding Energy (EBE) depends on?

• Temperature of the atom

• Location of the electron

• Color of the atom

• Shape of the nucleus

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

K-shell electrons have more Electron Binding Energy (EBE) than M-shell electrons because they are closer to the nucleus.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Atoms with higher atomic numbers will have _______ Electron Binding Energy (EBE).

• stronger

• weaker

• unchanged

• random