Atomic Structure and Properties Quiz
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Match each item with the correct statement below:

proton = a positively charged subatomic particle nucleus = the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons atom = the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element electron = a negatively charged subatomic particle neutron = a subatomic particle with no charge

The sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom equals the _____.

  • atomic mass
  • atomic number
  • mass number (correct)
  • nucleus number

All atoms of the same element have the same ______.

  • mass
  • number of protons (correct)
  • mass numbers
  • number of neutrons

Isotopes of the same element have different ______.

<p>numbers of neutrons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mass number of an element is equal to ______.

<p>the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many protons, electrons, and neutrons does an atom with atomic number 50 and mass number 125 contain?

<p>50 protons, 50 electrons, 75 neutrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If E is the symbol for an element, which two of the following symbols represent isotopes of the same element?

20

  1. 10 E

20 2. 11E

21 3. E

21 4. 10 E

<p>1 and 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following is the number of neutrons correctly represented?

<p>238 92 U has 146 neutrons. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the isotopes hydrogen-1 and hydrogen-2 differ?

<p>Hydrogen-2 has one neutron; hydrogen-1 has none. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The atomic mass of an element depends upon the ______.

<p>mass and relative abundance of each isotope of that element. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the energy of an electron change when the electron moves closer to the nucleus?

<p>It decreases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The principal quantum number indicates what property of an electron?

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

What is the shape of the 3p atomic orbital?

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

According to the aufbau principle, ______.

<p>electrons enter orbitals of lowest energy first. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the transition metals?

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

Each period in the periodic table corresponds to a(n) ______.

<p>principal energy level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The modern periodic table is arranged in order of increasing atomic ______.

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

Which of the following categories includes the majority of the elements?

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

To what category of elements does an element belong if it is a poor conductor of electricity?

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

Elements that are characterized by the filling of p orbitals are classified as ______.

<p>groups 3A through 8A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Of the elements Fe, Hg, U, and Te, which is a representative element?

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How does atomic radius change from top to bottom in a group in the periodic table?

<p>It tends to increase. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to the increase in atomic size within a group in the periodic table as the atomic number increases?

<p>more shielding of the electrons in the highest occupied energy level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about ions?

<p>Cations form when an atom loses electrons. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in the gaseous state called?

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

Compared with the electronegativities of the elements on the left side of a period, the electronegativities of the elements on the right side of the same period tend to be ______.

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How many valence electrons are in an atom of phosphorus?

<p>5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements forms an ion with a 1- charge?

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

What is the formula of the ion formed when tin achieves a stable electron configuration?

<p>Sn2- (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge on the cation in the ionic compound sodium sulfide?

<p>1+ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the net charge of the ionic compound calcium fluoride??

<p>0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A compound composed of cations and anions is called a(n) ______.

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

Which of the following is true about an ionic compound?

<p>It is composed of anions and cations and yet it is electrically neutral. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ionic compounds are normally in which physical state at room temperature?

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

Which molecule has a single covalent bond?

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

The chemical formula of an ionic compound shows ______.

<p>the lowest whole-number ratio between ions in the ionic compound. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The side-by-side overlap of (p) orbitals produces what kind of bond?

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

Which of the following atoms acquires the most negative charge in a covalent bond with hydrogen?

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

Which of the following covalent bonds is the most polar?

<p>H-F (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If E is the symbol for an element, which two of the following symbols represent isotopes of the same element?

<p>20/10 E and 21/10 E (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The electron configuration of a fluoride ion, F¯, is ______.

<p>the same as that of a neon atom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When placed between oppositely charged metal plates, the region of a water molecule attracted to the negative plate is the ______.

<p>oxygen region of the molecule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ions have names ending in -ide?

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

Which of the following determines that an element is a metal?

<p>whether it loses valence electrons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following are the symbol and name for both of the ions given correctly?

<p>OH-: hydroxide; O2-: oxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly provides the names and formulas of polyatomic ions?

<p>chromate: CrO42-; dichromate: Cr2O72- (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Systematic names are preferred over common names because common names ______.

<p>do not tell you the actual charge of the ion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct formula for potassium sulfite?

<p>K2SO3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Binary molecular compounds are made of two ______.

<p>nonmetallic elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In naming a binary molecular compound, the number of atoms of each element present in the molecule is indicated by ______.

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

Which of the following is a binary molecular compound?

<p>PCl5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When naming acids, the prefix hydro- is used when the name of the acid anion ends in ______.

<p>-ide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the name of an anion that is part of an acid ends in -ite, the acid name includes the suffix ______.

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

Flashcards

What is an atom?

The smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element.

What is a proton?

A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

What is an electron?

A negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

What is the nucleus of an atom?

The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What is a neutron?

A subatomic particle with no charge, found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

The sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus. It determines the atom's mass.

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What is the atomic number of an atom?

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It defines the element.

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What are isotopes?

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is atomic mass?

The average mass of all isotopes of an element, taking into account their relative abundance.

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What is ionization energy?

The amount of energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state.

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What is electronegativity?

A measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What are valence electrons?

The outermost shell of electrons in an atom, involved in chemical bonding.

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What are cations?

A positively charged ion formed by the loss of electrons.

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What are anions?

A negatively charged ion formed by the gain of electrons.

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What are chemical bonds?

The force that holds atoms together in a molecule.

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What is a covalent bond?

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

A bond formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is an ionic compound?

A chemical compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a molecular compound?

A chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a formula unit?

The smallest repeating unit in an ionic compound, representing the ratio of ions.

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What does the chemical formula of a molecular compound show?

The number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

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What is an empirical formula?

A chemical formula that represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound.

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What is a catalyst?

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the reaction.

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What is chemical kinetics?

The study of the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions.

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What is a mixture?

A combination of two or more substances in which each substance retains its own properties.

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What is an element?

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

A combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio.

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Study Notes

Matching

  • Protons are positively charged subatomic particles
  • Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles
  • Neutrons have no charge
  • Atoms are the smallest particles of an element that retains the element's properties
  • Nuclei are the central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons

Multiple Choice

  • The mass number is the sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom.
  • All atoms of the same element have the same number of protons.
  • Isotopes of the same element have a different number of neutrons.
  • The mass number equals the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
  • An atom with atomic number 50 and mass number 125 contains 50 protons, 50 electrons, and 75 neutrons.

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