Atomic Structure and Electron Behavior

Atomic Structure and Electron Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Chemistry, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the structure of an atom, focusing on the nucleus and electron shells. A physics teacher and a chemist collaborate to explain the atomic model using Lego blocks. Protons and neutrons are represented by different colored Lego blocks, while electrons are depicted as smaller gray pieces. The video discusses electron shells, their capacity, and their significance in chemical bonding. It also covers how electrons can move between shells by absorbing or releasing energy, emitting electromagnetic radiation in the process. The video emphasizes the use of models to understand atomic structure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video?

Exploring the parts of an atom

Learning about chemical reactions

Studying the history of physics

Understanding the periodic table

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

Protons and photons

Neutrons and electrons

Protons and neutrons

Electrons and protons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't we see protons and neutrons directly?

They are hidden inside the atom

They are smaller than the wavelength of light

They are too far away

They are transparent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is used to model protons and neutrons in the video?

Metal spheres

Plastic balls

Colored pencils

Lego blocks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many electrons can the first energy shell hold?

Four

Eight

One

Two

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do elements strive for in terms of their outer electron shell?

A full outer shell

An empty outer shell

A half-filled outer shell

A double outer shell

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a group seven element bonds?

It loses an electron

It gains an electron

It splits into two atoms

It becomes a gas

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