Atomic and Nuclear Structure Quiz
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What is the charge and mass of a neutron?

  • Electrically neutral and mass of approximately 1 u (correct)
  • One unit of negative charge and mass of 1/1840 u
  • One unit of positive charge and mass of 1 u
  • Two units of negative charge and mass of 1/1840 u
  • Where do electrons rotate around in an atom?

  • Around the protons
  • Around the neutrons
  • In the nucleus
  • Around the nucleus in various orbits (correct)
  • What is the maximum number of electrons that can be present in the M shell?

  • 8 electrons
  • 18 electrons (correct)
  • 32 electrons
  • 2 electrons
  • What is the atomic mass number represented by the symbol A?

    <p>Sum of protons and neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element has a nucleus with 55 protons and 82 neutrons?

    <p>Cesium-137</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of protons found in the nucleus of Radium-226?

    <p>88</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electrons can be accommodated in the L shell of an atom?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mass of an electron in relation to the atomic mass unit (u)?

    <p>1/1840 u</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An atom with 29 protons and 34 neutrons would have which chemical symbol?

    <p>Cu-63</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct representation for the atomic mass number in the chemical symbol X-A?

    <p>A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of electrons in the L shell?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element has a nucleus with 60 protons and 27 neutrons?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the charge of a particle with one atomic mass unit (1u) and one unit of negative electrical charge?

    <p>Electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct representation for the atomic mass number in the chemical symbol X-A?

    <p>A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An atom with 88 protons and 138 neutrons would have which chemical symbol?

    <p>Ra-226</p> Signup and view all the answers

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