Atomic Theory: MCQ1
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What is the primary characteristic that defines isotopes?

  • Same mass number but different atomic number
  • Same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons (correct)
  • Different number of protons in the nucleus
  • Different number of electrons in the outermost shell
  • Which scientist is credited with naming the electron?

  • Ernest Rutherford
  • JJ Thomson
  • Robert Milikan
  • Johnstone Stoney (correct)
  • What is the consequence of the Law of Conservation of Mass?

  • Matter can be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction
  • Atoms cannot be created or destroyed in the course of a chemical reaction (correct)
  • The mass of reactants is always greater than the mass of products
  • Atoms can be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction
  • What is the name of the experiment conducted by Ernest Rutherford?

    <p>Gold Foil experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of cathode rays according to JJ Thomson?

    <p>They are negatively charged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the α-particle scattering experiment according to Ernest Rutherford?

    <p>A large number of α-particles were not deflected at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus?

    <p>Mass number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the development of the Bohr model?

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

    What is the definition of relative atomic mass ?

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

    What is the significance of the Maltese Cross experiment conducted by William Crookes?

    <p>It demonstrated the existence of cathode rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of isotopes that distinguishes them from one another?

    <p>Different number of neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary characteristic of the Bohr model of the atom?

    <p>It assumes that electrons occupy specific energy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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