Assignment Ma
Assignment Ma
Assignment (1)
I. True/False Quiz
1. An atom is the smallest particle in an element.
2. An electron is a negatively charged particle.
3. An atom is made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons.
4. Electrons are part of the nucleus of an atom.
5. Valence electrons exist in the outer shell of an atom.
II. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Every known element has
(a) the same type of atoms (b) the same number of atoms
(c) a unique type of atom (d) several different types of atoms
2. An atom consists of
(a) one nucleus and only one electron (b) one nucleus and one or more electrons
(c) protons, electrons, and neutrons (d) answers (b) and (c)
3. The nucleus of an atom is made up of
(a) protons and neutrons (b) electrons
(c) electrons and protons (d) electrons and neutrons
4. Valence electrons are
(a) in the closest orbit to the nucleus (b) in the most distant orbit from the nucleus
(c) in various orbits around the nucleus (d) not associated with a particular atom
5. A positive ion is formed when
(a) a valence electron breaks away from the atom
(b) there are more holes than electrons in the outer orbit
(c) two atoms bond together
(d) an atom gains an extra valence electron
III. Problems
1. Describe the Bohr model of the atom.
2. What is a shell in the atomic structure?
3. If the atomic number of a neutral atom is 6, how many electrons does the atom have?
How many protons?
4. What is the maximum number of electrons that can exist in the third shell of an atom?