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Atomic Structure Grade 9

The document contains 20 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of atomic structure and properties. Key concepts covered include the components of an atom (protons, neutrons, electrons), isotopes, atomic number and mass, ions, the nucleus, electron configuration and valence electrons, and the differences between atoms and molecules. Correct answers are provided for each question.

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Atomic Structure Grade 9

The document contains 20 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of atomic structure and properties. Key concepts covered include the components of an atom (protons, neutrons, electrons), isotopes, atomic number and mass, ions, the nucleus, electron configuration and valence electrons, and the differences between atoms and molecules. Correct answers are provided for each question.

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1. The region around the nucleus occupied by the electrons is called the .

a. negative zone c. electric cloud


b. electron cloud d. neutron cloud

2. What are the three particles that make up an atom?


a. protons, neutrons, and isotopes
b. neutrons, isotopes, and electrons
c. positives, negatives, and electrons
d. protons, neutrons, and electrons

3. is equal to the number of protons and the number of neutrons.


a. Atomic number c. Ionic number
b. Covalent number d. Atomic Mass

4. The space surrounding the nucleus of an atom contains .


a. Protons c. electrons
b. Neutrons d. ions

5. are formed when an atom gains or loses electrons.


a. Ions c. Atoms
b. Electrons d. Protons

6. Which particles make up atoms?


a. protons, neutrons, electrons
b. protons, electrons, nuclei
c. electrons, neutrons, ions
d. neutrons, electrons, molecules

7. Isotopes of an element have the same number of .


a. Electrons c. neutrons
b. Protons d. valence electrons

8. Element Q has atomic mass Y and number of protons Z. How many neutrons are
there in an atom of Q?
a. Y b. Z c. Y- Z d. Y + Z

9. An atom is electrically neutral if the number of .


a. electrons is equal to the atom mass
b. neutrons is equal to electrons
c. neutrons is equal to atom number
d. protons is equal to the number of electrons

10. Two atoms can share more than one pair of .


a. Protons c. neutrons
b. Electrons d. interparticle forces
11. Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?
a. Proton c. Neutron
b. Electron d. ion

12. Which subatomic particle is NOT found in the nucleus of an atom?


a. Proton c. Neutron
b. Electron d. Ion

13. The center of the atom is called the .


a. Nucleus c. ions
b. Neutron d. nuclear

14. Potassium has an atomic number of 19 and a mass number of 39. So, it has ...
neutrons
a. 18 b. 19 c. 20 d. 21

15. Lewis-dot diagrams can help to visually represent ... ... electrons in an atom.
a. Total c. Valence
b. Ion d. Atom

16. Atoms that lose electrons and have a positive charge are called .
a. Cations c. anions
b. oxidation numbers d. none of the above

17. Elements with more than 1 energy level will usually lose, gain, or share electrons
until they have valence electrons.
a. 2 b. 6 c. 0 d. 8

18. An atom becomes negatively charged when it .


a. gains electrons c. gains protons
b. shares electrons d. loses electrons

19. Which of the following is a fundamental particle?


a. alpha particles atoms
b. beta particles protons

20. Select the correct statement concerning atoms and molecules.


a. Atoms and molecules are the same.
b. Atoms are similar to molecules, just smaller.
c. A atom is the smallest unit of an element and a molecule is the smallest unit
of a compound.
d. A molecule is the smallest unit of an element and a atom is the smallest unit
of a compound.

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