Atomic Structure and Ions Quiz
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What is the total number of electrons in the 24Mg2+ ion?

  • 16
  • 14
  • 10 (correct)
  • 12

How many neutrons does the ion 32S2- contain?

  • 16 (correct)
  • 18
  • 20
  • 14

What is the charge of an ion with 3 protons and 2 electrons?

  • -1
  • 1 (correct)
  • 0
  • -2

If a neutral atom has an atomic number of 9, how many neutrons does an ion of mass number 19, 19F-, contain?

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What would be the number of protons in a cation 7Li+?

<p>3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What particles are considered nucleons in an atom?

<p>Protons and neutrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the atomic number (Z) of an element represent?

<p>The number of protons in the nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a neutral atom, how does the number of electrons compare to the number of protons?

<p>Electrons are equal to the number of protons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To calculate the number of neutrons in a neutral atom, which formula is correct?

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Which of the following correctly describes the charge of protons and electrons?

<p>Protons have a positive charge, while electrons have a negative charge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relative mass of an electron compared to a proton?

<p>The electron's mass is negligible compared to a proton (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nuclear symbol correctly indicates 3 protons and 4 neutrons?

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What is the correct interpretation of the mass number (A)?

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Flashcards

What are ions?

Atoms that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge.

What are anions?

Negative ions formed by gaining electrons.

What are cations?

Positive ions formed by losing electrons.

How to determine the number of protons in an ion?

For ions, the number of protons remains the same as the atomic number.

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How to determine the number of electrons in an ion?

For cations, subtract the ion's charge from the atomic number. For anions, add the ion's charge to the atomic number.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

The tiny, dense center of an atom where protons and neutrons are located.

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What are protons?

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom in shells or orbitals.

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What is the mass number (A)?

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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What is the atomic number (Z)?

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus, which identifies the element.

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What is a nuclear symbol?

A concise way to represent the composition of an atom using the mass number (A) and atomic number (Z).

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How to find the number of neutrons in an atom:

The number of neutrons in an atom can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number (Z) from the mass number (A).

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Study Notes

Atomic Structure and Ions

  • Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
  • Protons and neutrons (nucleons) are located in the nucleus.
  • Protons have a positive charge, neutrons are neutral.
  • Nucleus is small, dense, and contains most of the atom's mass.
  • Electrons have a negative charge and orbit the nucleus in shells/orbitals.
  • Most of an atom's volume is empty space.

Subatomic Particle Properties

  • Proton: Relative mass = 1, Relative charge = +1
  • Neutron: Relative mass = 1, Relative charge = 0
  • Electron: Relative mass = 0.0005, Relative charge = -1

Representing Atomic Composition (Nuclear Symbols)

  • Mass number (A): Total number of nucleons (protons + neutrons).
  • Atomic number (Z): Number of protons, uniquely identifies the element.
  • Nuclear symbols concisely represent atomic composition (e.g., ⁷Li).

Determining Subatomic Particle Numbers in Neutral Atoms

  • Protons: Equal to the atomic number (Z).
  • Electrons: In a neutral atom, equal to the number of protons.
  • Neutrons: Calculated by subtracting Z from A.

Ions: Unequal Protons and Electrons

  • Ions are atoms with a different number of protons and electrons.
  • Anions: Negatively charged ions; have more electrons than protons.
  • Cations: Positively charged ions; have fewer electrons than protons.

Determining Subatomic Particle Numbers in Ions

  • Protons: Still equal to the atomic number (Z).
  • Electrons: Calculated by adding (anions) or subtracting (cations) the ion's charge from the atomic number.
  • Neutrons: Calculated by subtracting Z from A.

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Test your knowledge of atomic structure, subatomic particles, and their properties. This quiz covers the composition of atoms, the roles of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and how to represent atomic composition using nuclear symbols. Perfect for students studying chemistry!

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