Atomic Theory MCQ2
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What is the definition of the atomic number of an atom?

  • The number of electrons in the outermost energy level
  • The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
  • The number of protons in the nucleus (correct)
  • The average mass of an atom of an element
  • What is the term for atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons?

  • Molecules
  • Isomers
  • Isobars
  • Isotopes (correct)
  • Who conducted the experiment that led to the discovery of sub-atomic particles?

  • Robert Milikan
  • William Crooke
  • JJ Thomson (correct)
  • John Dalton
  • What is the name of the experiment that led to the discovery of the nucleus of an atom?

    <p>The α-particle scattering experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggested the name 'electron' for negatively charged particles?

    <p>Johnstone Stoney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Law of Conservation of Mass related to?

    <p>Chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Maltese Cross experiment?

    <p>To study the properties of cathode rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the relative atomic mass of an element?

    <p>The average mass of an atom of the element relative to 1/12 the mass of an atom of carbon-12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Bohr model of the atom?

    <p>Niels Bohr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the atomic number and the mass number of an atom?

    <p>The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist's experiment led to the conclusion that sub-atomic particles exist?

    <p>JJ Thomson's cathode ray experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the oil drop experiment conducted by Robert Milikan?

    <p>It measured the charge of an electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of isotopes of an element?

    <p>They have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main conclusion drawn from the results of Ernest Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment?

    <p>The structure of the atomic nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle on which a mass spectrometer operates?

    <p>The mass spectrometer works on the principle that ions can be separated according to their mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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