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Atomic Structure (2) Quizizz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

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Class
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1.

In a neutral atom, the atomic number tells you the number of..... (check all that apply)

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

d)

nucleons

2.

In a neutral atom, the number of protons and the number of neutrons are ALWAYS equal.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

How many electrons would a neutral atom of Au (gold) have?

a)

79 electrons

b)

118 electrons

c)

196 electrons

d)

197 electrons

4.

How many neutrons would an atom of Au (gold) have?

a)

79 neutrons

b)

118 neutrons

c)

196 neutrons

d)

197 neutrons

5.

Which of the following statements are true about the atoms of any element? Highlight the true statement(s). There may be more than one, so check all that apply.

a)

The number of protons in an atom of an element is unique to each element.

b)

The number of protons and neutrons in an atom of an element is unique to each element.

c)

A proton in an atom of one element is identical to a proton in an atom of another element.

d)

The number of protons in an atom of an element is the same for all elements.

6.

Which of the following statements explains why atoms are neutral in charge? Highlight the true statement. There can be only one.

a)

They have the same number of protons as the atoms of all other elements.

b)

They have protons that are identical to the protons of all other elements.

c)

They have the same size as the atoms of all other elements.

d)

They have the same number of protons as electrons.

7.

Which subatomic particle has a large mass, positive charge, and is located in the nucleus?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

8.

Which subatomic particle has a tiny mass, negative charge, and is located in energy levels around the nucleus?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

9.

The lowest energy level is .....

a)

closest to the nucleus.

b)

farthest from the nucleus.

10.

The highest energy level is .....

a)

closest to the nucleus.

b)

farthest from the nucleus.

11.

An atom that has absorbed energy and is unstable is...

a)

an atom in the low state.

b)

an atom in the ground state.

c)

an excited atom.

d)

an energetic atom.

12.

An atom whose electrons are at the lowest energy level possible is ...

a)

an atom in the low state.

b)

an atom in the ground state.

c)

an excited atom.

d)

an energetic atom.

13.

The modern view of light states that ... (check all that apply)

a)

Light may behave as a wave.

b)

Light may behave as a stream of particles called quanta or photons.

c)

Light is only a wave, never a particle.

d)

Light has a dual nature.

14.

The region of space where an electron is most likely to be found is called...

a)

a probability.

b)

an orbital.

c)

a guess.

d)

a spot.