Atomic Structure Basics Quiz
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What distinguishes one chemical element from another?

  • Number of protons in their atoms (correct)
  • Number of neutrons in their atoms
  • Number of electrons in their atoms
  • Size of their atoms
  • What causes the electrons to be bound to the nucleus of an atom?

  • Strong nuclear force
  • Gravitational force
  • Opposing charge between electrons and nucleus (correct)
  • Electromagnetic repulsion
  • What is the primary reason that humans cannot see atoms with conventional microscopes?

  • Atoms are smaller than the shortest wavelength of visible light (correct)
  • Atoms are too dense for visible light to penetrate
  • Atoms are transparent to visible light
  • Atoms are constantly moving at high speeds
  • What is the overall charge of an atom if it has more electrons than protons?

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

    Why is it not possible to accurately predict the behavior of atoms using classical physics?

    <p>Due to quantum effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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