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atomic structure

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

where is the nucleus located in an atom ?

a)

on the electron cloud

b)

in the proton

c)

in the center

2.

true or false

neutrons have a negative charge

a)

true

b)

false

3.

how many electrons can the first energy level hold ?

a)

8

b)

2

c)

4

d)

1

4.

what measurement do we use to weigh atoms ?

a)

amu (atomic mass unit)

b)

grams

c)

pounds

d)

kilogram

5.

whats the mass of an electron ?

a)

4 amu

b)

0 amu

c)

1 amu

d)

8 amu

6.

where are electrons located ?

a)

in the nucleas

b)

in the center

c)

electron cloud

7.

protons have a positive charge.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

what determines the number of protons and electrons ?

a)

the symbol

b)

the atomic number

c)

the atomic mass

d)

electrons

9.

how can you solve for the number of neutrons in an atom ?

a)

mass - atomic number

b)

mass - electrons

c)

atomic number + electrons

d)

protons + electrons

10.

protons + neutrons equal...

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic mass

c)

the element

d)

electrons

11.

electrons have a negative charge

a)

true

b)

false

12.

_______ and ________ are located in the nucleus

a)

electrons

b)

neutrons

c)

valence electrons

d)

protons

13.

whats the atomic number ?

a)

14

b)

7

c)

14.007

14.

whats the atomic mass of nitrogen ? (theres two correct answers)

a)

7

b)

14

c)

14.007

15.

what does d represent ?

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic mass

c)

symbol

d)

element

16.

what does b represent ?

a)

atomic mass

b)

atomic number

c)

symbol

d)

element

17.

what does c represent ?

a)

element

b)

atomic number

c)

symbol

d)

atomic mass

18.

what does a represent ?

a)

atomic mass

b)

atomic number

c)

the element

d)

the symbol

19.

valence electrons are like the leftovers that are on the last energy level

a)

true

b)

false

20.

how many protons are in the element carbon ?

a)

12

b)

12.01

c)

doesnt show

d)

6