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Unit 2 Review- Ionization/Atomic Radius/Electronegativity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

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1.

Which is an accurate description of this atomic theory model?

a)

Atoms consist of a nucleus and electrons, where protons and neutrons are at the core and electrons circle the nucleus

b)

Atoms consist of a nucleus and protons, where protons and neutrons are at the core and electrons circle the nucleus

c)

Atoms consist of a nucleus and electrons, where electrons and neutrons are at the core and electrons circle the nucleus

d)

There is a proton cloud that surrounds the nucleus and protons move very fast

2.

Which of the following pieces of evidence are consistent with the atomic theory shown here?

a)

Electrons and neutrons exist in the nucleus

b)

Protons and neutrons exist in the nucleus

c)

Electrons and protons exist in the nucleus

d)

Electrons, protons, and neutrons exist in the nucleus

3.

Which of the following is not represented in this model?

a)

It doesn't show that atoms contains protons, neutrons, and electrons

b)

It doesn't show that electrons are in electron clouds outside the nucleus

c)

It doesn't show that electrons are in orbit around the nucleus

d)

It doesn't show the charges of protons and electrons.

4.

Which atom has the greater atomic radius? Potassium (K) or Cesium (CS)?

a)

K, because of its more positive nuclear charge

b)

K, because it has fewer energy levels

c)

Cs, because of its more positive nuclear charge

d)

Cs, because it has more energy levels.

5.

Which has the higher first-ionization energy (Cl or Ar)?

a)

Cl, because of its higher electronegativity

b)

Cl, because of its greater atomic radius

c)

Ar, because of its completely filled valence shell

d)

Ar, because of its more positive nuclear charge.

6.

Which of the following was a limitation of Thompson's plum pudding atomic theory model, shown here?

a)

It does not show that atoms have charges

b)

The model does not show the existence of electrons

c)

It doesn't show a nucleus

d)

It doesn't show the existence of subatomic particles

7.

Which of the following represented an atom of Oxygen (O)

a)

b)

c)

d)

8.

Which of the following represented an atom of Sulfur (S)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Which of the following represented an atom of Nitrogen (N)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

The data table shows the atomic radius (in picometers, pm) and the first ionization energy (in kilojoules

per mol, kJ/mol) of calcium.

Based on periodic trends, the data in the table above, and its location in the periodic table, which of the

following are the most probable values of the atomic radius and the first ionization energy for potassium (K)?

a)

242 pm

633 kJ/mol

b)

242 pm

419 kJ/mol

c)

120 pm

633 kJ/mol

d)

120 pm

419 kJ/mol

11.

A student is writing a chemical reaction to demonstrate the reaction between calcium (Ca) and chlorine gas

(Cl2), as shown below:

Ca + Cl2 → CaCl2

Which of the following identifies and best explains which element will react in the same way as Ca?

a)

Magnesium (Mg); it is in the same group as calcium (Ca) and has the same number of valence electrons.

b)

Fluorine (F); it is the same group as chlorine (Cl) and has the same number of valence electrons.

c)

Potassium (K); it is in the same period as calcium (Ca) and has a lower electronegativity.

d)

Gallium (Ga); it is in the same period as calcium (Ca) and has a greater electronegativity.

12.

Which of the following best predicts and explains whether sodium or potassium has a larger atomic radius?

a)

Sodium has a larger atomic radius because sodium has more electrons in electron shells that are further

from the nucleus than potassium does.

b)

Sodium has a larger atomic radius because sodium has greater electrostatic attraction between the

nucleus and the electrons than potassium does.

c)

Potassium has a larger atomic radius because potassium has more electrons in electron shells that are

further from the nucleus than sodium does.

d)

Potassium has a larger atomic radius because potassium has greater electrostatic attraction between the

nucleus and the electrons than sodium does.

13.

Which of the following are the most probable values for the atomic radii of sodium and potassium, respectively?

(Note: pm is picometer, which is a unit of measurement.)

a)

5 pm, 3,452 pm

b)

3,452 pm, 5 pm

c)

190 pm, 240 pm

d)

240 pm, 190 pm

14.

Which of the following best predicts and explains whether magnesium or calcium has a greater ionization

energy?

a)

Magnesium has a greater ionization energy because the valence electrons of magnesium are closer to the

nucleus experiencing a greater electrostatic force of attraction than calcium does.

b)

Magnesium has a greater ionization energy because magnesium has fewer electrons in electron shells

than calcium does.

c)

Calcium has a greater ionization energy because the valence electrons of calcium are further away from

the nucleus experiencing a weaker electrostatic force of attraction than calcium does.

d)

Calcium has a greater ionization energy because calcium has more electrons in electron shells than

magnesium does.

15.

Which of the following are the most probable values for the first ionization energies of magnesium and calcium,

respectively?

a)

490 kJ/mol,

730 kJ/mol

b)

730 kJ/mol,

490 kJ/mol

c)

490 pm, 730 pm

d)

730 pm, 490 pm

16.

Which of the following correctly compares the identities of Atom A, Atom B, and Atom C, with the correct

reasoning?

a)

Atom A and Atom C are the same element because they have the same number of energy levels.

b)

Atom A and Atom B are the same element because they have the same number of valence electrons.

c)

Atom A and Atom C are different elements because they have different numbers of protons.

d)

Atom A and Atom B are different elements because they have different numbers of electrons.

17.

One electron is removed from Atom A. Which of the following describes how the overall charge of Atom A will

change?

a)

The overall charge will remain neutral because if one electron is removed, a proton must also be

removed.

b)

The overall charge will remain neutral because the number of neutrons remains the same.

c)

The overall charge will become positive because the number of protons is greater than the number of

electrons.

d)

The overall charge will become negative because the number of protons is less than the number of

electrons.

18.

Which of the following describes the difference in ionization energies between Atom A and Atom C?

a)

The ionization energy of Atom A is greater than the ionization energy of Atom C.

b)

The ionization energy of Atom A is less than the ionization energy of Atom C.

c)

The ionization energy of Atom A is equal to the ionization energy of Atom C.

d)

No conclusion can be made about the ionization energy of Atom A and Atom C.

19.

Which of the following predicts which atoms will react with each other and provides accurate reasoning?

a)

Atom B will react with Atom C, because Atom B is a non-metal while Atom C is a metal.

b)

Atom B will react with Atom C, because Atom B has a larger atomic radius compared to Atom C.

c)

Atom A will react with Atom B, because they both have the same number of valence electrons and have

similar reactivity.

d)

Atom A will react with Atom C, because Atom C has a higher electronegativity compared to Atom A.

20.

A student conducts two reactions in which Atom A and Atom B are each combined with water. Which of the

following correctly predicts how Atom A and Atom B will react with water and provides accurate reasoning?

a)

Atom A will react more violently with water because it has more valence electrons than Atom B.

b)

Atom A will react more violently with water because it has a higher electronegativity than Atom B.

c)

Atom B will react more violently with water because it has a lower electronegativity than Atom A.

d)

Atom B will react more violently with water because it has a more positive nuclear charge than Atom A.