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Atomic Structure

Quiz by Katherine Welzenbach

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of the atom?
    electrons
    protons and electrons
    protons
    protons and neutrons
    30s
  • Q2
    Which listing below shows the proper charges of the subatomic particles?
    Neutrons (negative), Protons (neutral), Electrons (positive)
    Neutrons (neutral), Protons (negative), Electrons (neutral)
    Neutrons (negative), Protons (positive), Electrons (neutral)
    Neutrons (neutral), Protons (positive), Electrons (negative)
    30s
  • Q3
    The number of protons an atom contains is defined by the ____________ ______________ on the periodic table.
    atomic mass
    isotopic symbol
    nuclear symbol
    atomic number
    30s
  • Q4
    Carbon-13 and Carbon-14 are both examples of __________________ for the carbon element.
    isotopes
    nuclei
    charges
    atomic numbers
    30s
  • Q5
    To become a Cation, an atom needs to
    gain an electron
    loses a proton
    lose an electron
    gains a proton
    30s
  • Q6
    To become a negatively charged ion, an atom must
    lose electrons
    gain electrons
    gain protons
    lose protons
    30s
  • Q7
    The sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom is called...
    element number
    average atomic mass
    mass number
    atomic number
    30s
  • Q8
    Elements on the periodic table are arranged according to their....
    charges
    mass number
    atomic number
    atomic mass
    30s
  • Q9
    Atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons are called
    isotopes
    atoms
    ions
    twins
    30s
  • Q10
    Neutral atoms contain the same number of
    protons and electrons
    neutrons and electrons
    protons and neutrons
    30s
  • Q11
    How many total electrons does an oxygen ion with a charge of (-2) contain?
    12
    8
    6
    10
    30s
  • Q12
    How many total electrons would a magnesium ion contain with a charge of 2+?
    14
    10
    8
    12
    30s

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