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Chemistry Atoms/Equations

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which particles have almost the same mass?

a)

proton and electron

b)

proton and neutron

c)

electron and neutron

d)

all three particles

2.

Ethanol has six hydrogen atoms, two carbon atoms, and one oxygen atom. Which is the correct chemical formula?

a)

C2H6O

b)

2CH6O

c)

6HCO

d)

C26HO

3.

Each substance written to the right of the arrow in a chemical equation is a ____.

a)

reactant

b)

product

c)

precipitate

d)

catalyst

4.

A certain atom has 26 protons, 26 electrons, and 30 neutrons. It mass number is ____.

a)

26

b)

30

c)

52

d)

56

5.

The three basic components of an atom are _____.

a)

protons, neutrons, and ions

b)

protons, neutrons, and electrons

c)

protons, neutrinos, and ions

d)

protium, deuterium, and tritium

6.

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener; its formula is C13H16N2O5. Which element in the formula has the greatest number of atoms?

a)

nitrogen

b)

carbon

c)

oxygen

d)

hydrogen

7.

Based on his experiment, Rutherford concluded that atoms were ____.

a)

dense positively charged particles

b)

uniform throughout

c)

mainly empty space

d)

made of protons, neutrons, and electrons

8.

The nucleus of an atom consists of _____

a)

electrons

b)

neutrons

c)

protons and neutrons

d)

protons, neutrons, and electrons

9.

Which item best represents Dalton’s mental image of an atom?

a)

a cork

b)

a candy bar with nuts

c)

a marble

d)

a balloon full of air

10.

Most of the mass of an atom is found in its ____.

a)

nucleus

b)

electron cloud

c)

atomic number

d)

mass number

11.

If two atoms have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, they will have the same ____.

a)

half-life

b)

mass number

c)

atomic number

d)

degree of stability

12.

A single proton has which electrical charge?

a)

no charge

b)

positive charge

c)

negative charge

d)

either a positive or a negative charge

13.

Which of the following is NOT a developer of an atomic model?

a)

Dalton

b)

Planck

c)

Rutherford

d)

Thomson

14.

In an atom, electrons ____.

a)

are located in the nucleus

b)

are paired with neutrons

c)

travel outside the nucleus

d)

are always in the same place in an atom

15.

Aluminum oxide is a chemical formula with two aluminum atoms and three oxygen atoms. Which is the correct chemical formula?

a)

Al2O3

b)

(Al2)O3

c)

2AlO3

d)

Al3O2

16.

16. Which of the following statements best describes how the Bohr model of an atom is different from this one?

a)

Bohr’s model had more electrons around the nucleus.

b)

Bohr’s model shows electrons at certain distances from the nucleus.

c)

Bohr’s model placed the electrons in the nucleus.

d)

Bohr’s model did not distinguish positive and negative charges.

17.

Which scientist developed this model for atoms?

a)

Dalton

b)

Democritus

c)

Rutherford

d)

Thomson

18.

Which item best represents Thomson’s mental image of an atom?

a)

a sponge

b)

a chocolate-chip cookie

c)

a bowling ball

d)

a beach ball

19.

19. Marco put a pot of water on to boil eggs. After a few minutes, all the water was gone. This is an example of _____.

a)

condensation

b)

deposition

c)

sublimation

d)

vaporization

20.

According to the law of conservation of mass, how does the mass of the products in a chemical reaction compare to the mass of the reactants?

a)

There is no relationship.

b)

The mass of products is sometimes greater.

c)

The mass of reactants is greater.

d)

The masses are always equal.

21.

During a hot shower, water vapor fogs up the cooler mirror when it turns to water. This is an example of _____.

a)

condensation

b)

deposition

c)

sublimation

d)

vaporization

22.

Which of the following is certain proof a chemical reaction has occurred?

a)

bubbles

b)

change of chemical properties

c)

new substance formed

d)

all of the options listed

23.

When Rutherford performed his metal foil experiment, he was surprised that most of the alpha particles ____.

a)

were deflected by the foil

b)

bounced back from the foil

c)

were absorbed by the foil

d)

passed straight through the foil

24.

This formula shows the chemical reaction that occurs when the body breaks down sugar. How many carbon atoms are needed for this reaction to take place?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

6

d)

12

25.

Which of the following determined that cathode rays are negatively charged?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Dalton

c)

Rutherford

d)

Thomson

26.

How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of most atoms for the atom to be chemically stable?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

27.

Snow forms in clouds because water vapor changes directly to ice. This is an example of _____.

a)

condensation

b)

deposition

c)

sublimation

d)

vaporization

28.

Sodium (Na) contains 11 protons and 12 neutrons. How can you use this information to determine the mass number of sodium?

a)

The mass is the number of protons

b)

The mass is the number of protons plus the number of neutrons.

c)

The mass is the number of protons minus the number of neutrons.

d)

The mass is the number of neutrons.

29.

What are the products?

a)

2h2 + O2

b)

2H2O

30.

What are the reactants?

a)

2h2 + O2

b)

2H2O