The Structure of the Atom Answers

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In which of these statements are protons, electrons, and neutrons correctly compared?

A
Quarks are present in protons and neutrons but not in electrons.
B
Quarks are present in protons, neutrons, and electrons.
C
Quarks are present in neutrons and electrons but not in protons.
D
Quarks are present in protons and electrons but not in neutrons.
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A nitride ion has 7 protons, 8 neutrons, and 10 electrons. What is the overall charge on this ion?

A
–3
B
–2
C
0
D
+3
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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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The table below gives the atomic mass and relative abundance values for the three isotopes of element M.Relative abundance (%)Atomic mass (amu)78.9923.985010.0024.985811.0125.9826What is the average atomic mass (in amu) of element M?

A
2.86
B
5.36
C
24.30
D
24.98
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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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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 lithium atom has three protons, three neutrons, and three electrons. What is the overall charge on this atom?

A
–3
B
0
C
+1
D
+3
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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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What is the charge on an electron?

A
–1
B
0
C
+1
D
+2
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A particle that travels around the nucleus of an atom in orbitals is called a(n)

A
quark.
B
proton.
C
neutron.
D
electron.

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