Atomic Structure and Elements Quiz

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What is the basic structure of an atom?

  • Nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by a cloud of electrons (correct)
  • Nucleus of neutrons and electrons surrounded by a cloud of protons
  • Nucleus of electrons and protons surrounded by a cloud of neutrons
  • Nucleus of protons and electrons surrounded by a cloud of neutrons

How are chemical elements distinguished from each other?

  • By the number of protons in their atoms (correct)
  • By the number of electrons and neutrons combined in their atoms
  • By the number of neutrons in their atoms
  • By the number of electrons in their atoms

What defines the isotope of an element?

  • The number of electrons
  • The number of protons and electrons combined
  • The number of neutrons (correct)
  • The number of protons

Why is it not possible to see atoms with conventional microscopes?

<p>Atoms are smaller than the shortest wavelength of visible light (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the majority of an atom's mass located?

<p>In the nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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