Atomic Theory — Unit test Answers

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The first model of the atom was developed through

A
scientific experimentation and data analysis with water vapor and gases.
B
observation of the light emitted by elements when they are heated.
C
thinking about the smallest particles of matter without experimenting.
D
analyzing the effects of a magnet on the path of a cathode ray.
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A blue circle labeled proton and A overlaps a pink circle labeled electron and C. The overlap is labeled B.

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A
Is found in the nucleus
B
Has mass of 1 amu
C
Orbits the nucleus
D
Is electrically charged
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Which properties are characteristic of metalloids?

A
high electrical conductivity and a high melting point
B
low electrical conductivity and a low melting point
C
intermediate conductivity and a high melting point
D
intermediate conductivity and a low melting point
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Scientists in a lab are working with two different samples of the element mercury. They know that the different samples are different isotopes.

A
the atomic number
B
the electric charge
C
the element name
D
the mass number
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Which lists only metalloids?

A
arsenic (As), sulfur (S), and polonium (Po)
B
antimony (Sb), tellurium (Te), and gallium (Ga)
C
boron (B), germanium (Ge), and tellurium (Te)
D
polonium (Po), aluminum (Al), and silicon (Si)
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Jerome is learning how the model of the atom has changed over time as new evidence was gathered. He has images of four models of the atom, but they are not in the correct order.In what order should Jerome put these models to show the development from the earliest model of the atom to the most recent one?

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A
Y, X, Z, W
B
Y, Z, W, X
C
W, Z, X, Y
D
W, Y, Z, X
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Which statement describes a property of a proton?

A
is found outside the nucleus
B
has a positive charge
C
has less mass than an electron
D
is repelled by electrons
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The elements least likely to form bonds are found in which group?

A
15
B
16
C
17
D
18
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The elements in group 17 of the periodic table are all called halogens. All halogens have the same

A
atomic number.
B
atomic mass.
C
number of possible isotopes.
D
number of valence electrons.
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Cecil is working with samples of chlorine (Cl), oxygen (O), bromine (Br), and silver (Ag). The samples are all at room temperature. Which substance is most likely the most dense?

A
chlorine
B
oxygen
C
bromine
D
silver
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Atom A and Atom B have the same number of protons, but they do not have the same number of neutrons.Which statement describes these atoms?

A
Atom A and Atom B are isotopes of the same element.
B
Atom A and Atom B are different elements.
C
Atom A and Atom B have different atomic numbers.
D
Atom A and Atom B have the same mass number.
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Which properties make a metal a good material to use for electrical wires?

A
malleability and reactivity
B
conductivity and ductility
C
ductility and malleability
D
reactivity and conductivity
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Which determines the reactivity of an alkali metal?

A
its boiling and melting points
B
the shininess of its surface
C
the number of protons it has
D
its ability to lose electrons
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Who is known as the "father of modern chemistry” because he first organized all known elements into four different groups?

A
Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner
B
Antoine Lavoisier
C
Dmitri Mendeleev
D
Henry Moseley
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Which property do metalloids share with nonmetals?

A
Both are brittle.
B
Both are shiny.
C
Both have low melting points.
D
Both are very conductive.
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An atom of the element zinc has an atomic number of 30 and a mass number of 65. How many protons does an uncharged zinc atom have?

A
30
B
35
C
65
D
95
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When an atom that has no charge loses two electrons, it becomes a

A
positive ion.
B
negative ion.
C
positive isotope.
D
negative isotope.
18

Which element is most likely to be shiny?

A
sulfur (S)
B
boron (B)
C
calcium (Ca)
D
fluorine (F)
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Which lists the elements in order from most conductive to least conductive?

A
potassium (K), selenium (Se), germanium (Ge)
B
germanium (Ge), potassium (K), selenium (Se)
C
selenium (Se), germanium (Ge), potassium (K)
D
potassium (K), germanium (Ge), selenium (Se)
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The table below lists the properties of a metallic element.

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A
Group 1
B
Group 3
C
Group 12
D
Group 13

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