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The Periodic Table

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  • Q1
    What does the atomic number of an element represent?
    The number of neutrons in the nucleus
    The total number of protons and neutrons
    The number of electrons in the outer shell
    The number of protons in the nucleus
    30s
  • Q2
    If an atom has 6 protons and 8 neutrons, what is its mass number?
    8
    12
    6
    14
    30s
  • Q3
    Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
    Positrons
    Protons
    Neutrons
    Electrons
    30s
  • Q4
    What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
    Electrons and neutrons
    Only protons
    Electrons and protons
    Protons and neutrons
    30s
  • Q5
    In a neutral atom, how do the number of protons compare to the number of electrons?
    They have no relation
    Protons are less than electrons
    They are equal
    Protons are more than electrons
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the role of neutrons in an atom?
    To provide stability to the nucleus
    To orbit the nucleus
    To determine the atomic number
    To carry a positive charge
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the mass number of an atom with 15 protons and 16 neutrons?
    1
    15
    31
    16
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following statements is true about atomic structure?
    Electrons occupy specific energy levels around the nucleus
    Electrons have a greater mass than protons
    Protons and neutrons are found in the electron cloud
    Neutrons have a positive charge
    30s
  • Q9
    What defines the identity of an element?
    The number of electrons in its shells
    The total mass of the atom
    The number of neutrons in its nucleus
    The number of protons in its nucleus
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the charge of a neutron?
    Positive
    Positive and negative
    Neutral
    Negative
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the primary purpose of the Periodic Table?
    To measure the atomic weight of elements.
    To list chemical compounds.
    To represent states of matter.
    A way of organising all known elements.
    30s
  • Q12
    How are elements arranged in the Periodic Table?
    By color of the elements.
    By increasing atomic number.
    By decreasing atomic mass.
    By alphabetical order.
    30s
  • Q13
    What distinguishes metals from nonmetals in the Periodic Table?
    Nonmetals are usually solid at room temperature.
    Metals have higher atomic numbers than nonmetals.
    Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity.
    Nonmetals are more reactive than metals.
    30s
  • Q14
    What does the Periodic Table help to identify about elements?
    The number of electrons in each element.
    Patterns in properties of elements.
    The weight of each element.
    The history of the elements.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following correctly describes the structure of the Periodic Table?
    Elements are arranged in rows and columns based on their properties.
    Only metals are shown in the table.
    All elements are placed randomly.
    Elements are grouped by their colors.
    30s

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