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Atomic Theory and the Structure of the Atom Quiz

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According to John Dalton's atomic theory, what is an atom?

A composite particle made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons

A structure based on Rutherford's scattering experiment

The simplest integral particle of matter participating in chemical reactions (correct)

An indivisible and indestructible particle

What was the main basis for modern atomic structure?

The observation of a-particles

Dalton's atomic theory

Rutherford's scattering experiment (correct)

The composition of electrons, protons, and neutrons

What was the thickness of the gold foil used in Rutherford's experiment?

0.0004 mm (correct)

0.004 mm

1 mm

0.04 mm

What did modern researchers prove about the indivisibility of the atom?

It is no longer indivisible and indestructible, but can be broken into smaller fragments Signup and view all the answers

What did Rutherford observe about the majority of a-particles in his experiment?

They continued their straight path without any deflection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary interaction occurring in ionic compounds?

Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions Signup and view all the answers

In simpler words, what results from the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal?

Ionic bond Signup and view all the answers

What type of ions do atoms that gain electrons make?

Negatively charged ions (anions) Signup and view all the answers

What are atoms with sharply different electronegativities capable of forming?

Ionic bonds Signup and view all the answers

What do atoms that lose electrons make?

Positively charged ions (cations) Signup and view all the answers