Atomic Number and Mass Number

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What is the total number of protons and neutrons in a sodium atom?

  • 10
  • 11
  • 22
  • 23 (correct)

If an atom has a mass number of 40 and an atomic number of 18, how many neutrons does it have?

  • 58 (correct)
  • 18
  • 22
  • 40

In an atom, if the number of electrons is 20, what is the most likely number of protons?

  • 19
  • 20 (correct)
  • 22
  • 21

Why do atoms have no overall electrical charge?

<p>Because they have equal numbers of electrons and protons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an atom has an atomic number of 8, how many electrons does it have?

<p>8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the mass number in an atom?

<p>It indicates the total number of protons and neutrons in the atom. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the physical property of density?

<p>The relationship between mass and volume of a substance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are density measurements useful for identifying substances?

<p>To distinguish substances based on mass and volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is commonly used to express mass?

<p>Grams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating density?

<p>$Density = Mass/Volume$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are feathers less dense than bricks?

<p>Feathers have higher mass and occupy less volume (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of property is density known as?

<p>Intensive property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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