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The table below gives the numbers of protons, electrons, and neutrons in four atoms.AtomNumber of protonsNumber of neutronsNumber of electrons198929983991049109Based on the table, which atom has a charge of –1?

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1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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What is the charge on an electron?

A
–1
B
0
C
+1
D
+2
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An atom of element Be has four protons, four electrons, and five neutrons. Which element below could be an isotope of this atom?

A
sodium-10
B
beryllium-10
C
boron-9
D
carbon-9
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Carbon-12 and carbon-13 are isotopes of carbon. Which of the following statements is correct?

A
They both have seven protons in the nucleus.
B
They both have the same mass number.
C
They both have seven neutrons in the nucleus.
D
They both have the same atomic number.
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Which two particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

A
neutrons and electrons
B
protons and electrons
C
protons and neutrons
D
neutrons and atoms
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A scientist uses an accelerator and high energy electrons to study the particles inside the protons of a helium atom. What particles is the scientist studying?

A
the He neutrons
B
the He nucleus
C
the He electrons
D
the He quarks
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The mass number of Fe2+ is 56. How many neutrons are there in a single Fe2+ atom?

A
28
B
30
C
56
D
58
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Which element has 16 protons in its nucleus?

A
neon
B
oxygen
C
sodium
D
sulfur
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An atom contains one proton, one electron, and one neutron. Which two particles are most similar in mass?

A
the neutron and the electron
B
the proton and the electron
C
the proton and the neutron
D
the neutron and the atom
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Which statement describes an electron?

A
It has a positive charge and is located in the nucleus.
B
It has a positive charge and is located in orbitals around the nucleus.
C
It has a negative charge and is located in the nucleus.
D
It has a negative charge and is located in orbitals around the nucleus.

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