Chemistry Quiz: Atomic Structure
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Question 1: What is the primary component of an atom's nucleus?
Electrons
Neutrons
Protons
Protons and Neutrons
Question 2: Which of the following particles has a negative charge?
Ion
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Question 3: How does increasing the number of protons in an atom affect its identity?
It changes the element.
It increases the atomic mass.
It has no effect on the atom.
It creates a new isotope.
Question 4: What defines an atom's atomic number?
The number of electrons
The number of protons
The total number of particles in the nucleus
The number of neutrons
Question 5: Which of the following correctly describes isotopes?
Atoms with different numbers of electrons
Atoms with different atomic numbers
Atoms with the same atomic number but different atomic masses
Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons
Question 6: What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?
It becomes positively charged.
It becomes a neutron.
It remains neutral.
It becomes a proton.
Question 7: What is the primary reason for the stability of an atom?
The presence of electrons
The size of the nucleus
The balance between protons and neutrons
The number of electrons
Question 8: Which statement about electron shells is true?
Electrons in inner shells are more reactive.
Electrons in outer shells have higher energy.
Outer shells can only hold a maximum of 2 electrons.
All electrons occupy the same energy level.