Atomic Structure Quiz
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Atomic Structure Quiz

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What is the primary factor that distinguishes one chemical element from another?

  • Number of protons in their atoms (correct)
  • Number of electrons in their atoms
  • Number of neutrons in their atoms
  • Size of their atoms

    • What is the term used for atoms with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons?

  • Isobars
  • Isomers
  • Isotopes (correct)
  • Isotones

    • What is the primary reason humans cannot see atoms with conventional microscopes?

  • Inadequate magnification
  • Lack of proper illumination
  • Size of atoms compared to wavelength of visible light (correct)
  • Inability to focus on such small objects

    • What constitutes more than 99.94% of an atom's mass?

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

    If an atom has more electrons than protons, what kind of ion is it called?

    <p>Negative ion (anion)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of an atom's nucleus?

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

    What causes electrons to be electromagnetically-bound to the nucleus of an atom?

    <p>Opposing charge with the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of ion is formed when an atom has more electrons than protons?

    <p>Negative ion (anion)</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

    What distinguishes one chemical element from another?

    <p>Number of protons in their atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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