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Chapter 3: Atomic Structure

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1. Bilal is studying Rutherford's atomic model. He learns that Rutherford conducted the gold foil experiment. Based on Rutherford's model, what did he conclude about the atom?

A The atom is a uniform sphere of positive charge
B Most of the atom is empty space with a small, dense, positively charged nucleus
C Electrons are embedded in a positively charged sphere like plum pudding
D Electrons move in fixed circular orbits around the nucleus

2. Fatima is reviewing atomic structure and subatomic particles. She knows that electrons are found outside the nucleus. What is the approximate mass of an electron compared to a proton?

A Approximately equal
B About 1/1836 of a proton
C Twice the mass of a proton
D About 1/1000 of a proton

3. Rania is studying carbon dating. She learns that carbon-14 has a half-life of about 5730 years. What does half-life mean?

A The time it takes for half of the atoms in a sample to decay
B The time it takes for all atoms to decay
C The time it takes for half of the atoms to become stable
D The time it takes for the isotope to be completely used up

4. Rania is studying relative atomic mass. She learns that it is the weighted average mass of an atom compared to 1/12th of carbon-12. What unit is used for relative atomic mass?

A Grams
B Atomic mass unit (amu)
C Kilograms
D Moles

5. Which of the following is an isotope of hydrogen?

A Oxygen
B Deuterium
C Helium
D Carbon

6. Usman is learning about the shell structure of atoms. He knows that the third shell (n=3) has three sub-shells: s, p, and d. What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the third shell?

A 8
B 18
C 32
D 2

7. Ibrahim is studying the behavior of electrons in an electric field. He learns that electrons are deflected towards the positive plate. What does this indicate about the electron?

A It has a positive charge
B It has a negative charge
C It is neutral
D It has no mass

8. Vera is studying shells and sub-shells. She learns that the second shell (n=2) has two sub-shells: s and p. How many electrons can the p sub-shell hold?

A 2
B 6
C 10
D 14

9. Yara is learning about radioactivity. She understands that radioactive isotopes have unstable nuclei. What type of radiation is commonly emitted by radioisotopes?

A Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation
B Only alpha radiation
C Only beta radiation
D X-rays only

10. Waleed is learning about symbols for atoms and ions. He knows that the symbol for a sodium ion is Na+. What does the '+' sign indicate?

A The atom has gained one electron
B The atom has lost one electron
C The atom has gained one proton
D The atom has lost one proton

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