Elements — Quiz Answers

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One way in which elements differ from each other is the structure of the electron cloud in each element’s atoms. In an electron cloud, an electron that is farther away from the nucleus has

A
a greater charge than an electron near the nucleus.
B
a higher energy than an electron near the nucleus.
C
a lower energy than an electron near the nucleus.
D
a smaller charge than an electron near the nucleus
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Scientists are working with a liquid that is made of only one type of atom. Which statement correctly describes this liquid?

A
The liquid contains only neutral electrons.
B
The liquid contains only one compound.
C
The liquid can be broken down into simpler substances.
D
The liquid contains only one element.
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Uranium is an element that is often used in nuclear power plants. Uranium atoms are very large, and the substance can be dangerous if it is not carefully contained. What is true about all uranium atoms?

A
They each have the same number of neutrons.
B
They each have the same number of protons.
C
They each have the same number of neutral particles.
D
They each have the same number of nuclear particles.
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The chemical symbol for the element calcium is Ca What would be the symbol representing calcium atoms that have lost two electrons?

A
Ca raised to the negative power
B
Ca raised to the plus 2 power
C
Ca to the negative 2 power
D
Ca raised to the plus power
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A potassium atom (atomic number 19) loses an electron while forming a bond with another atom. Which best describes the potassium ion that forms?

A
It is a negative ion that has one less valence electron than a neutral potassium atom.
B
It is a negative ion that has one more valence electron than a neutral potassium atom.
C
It is a positive ion that has one less valence electron than a neutral potassium atom.
D
It is a positive ion that has one more valence electron than a neutral potassium atom.

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