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What is the smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist independently?

  • Proton
  • Molecule
  • Atom (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • The number of neutrons in an atom can determine its atomic number.

    False

    What is the relationship between protons and electrons in a neutral atom?

    They are equal in number.

    The mass number (A) of an atom is the sum of the number of _____ and _____ in the nucleus.

    <p>protons, neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Atom = The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist independently Molecule = A group of atoms bonded together Proton = A positively charged subatomic particle Electron = A negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines isotopes?

    <p>Atoms of the same chemical element with the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Isotones are atoms that have the same number of protons.

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

    What is the half-life in the context of radioactivity?

    <p>The time needed for half of the radioactive atoms to decay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbon has an atomic number of ______.

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the particle types with their descriptions:

    <p>Alpha particles = Helium nuclei with two protons and two neutrons Beta particles = Electrons Gamma rays = High-energy electromagnetic radiation Half-life = Time for half of the radioactive atoms to decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discovery did Niels Bohr propose about the arrangement of electrons in an atom?

    <p>Electrons follow specific paths or energy levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hund's Rule states that electrons should be paired in orbitals before occupying them singly.

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

    What is the formula used to determine the maximum number of electrons in a shell?

    <p>2n^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each orbital can hold a maximum of _____ electrons with opposite spins.

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following orbital types with their maximum electrons:

    <p>s = 2 p = 6 d = 10 f = 14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about energy levels (shells) is correct?

    <p>Each energy level can only hold a fixed maximum number of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The configuration of an atom's outermost shell determines its chemical behavior.

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

    What is the significance of the maximum capacity of orbitals in electronic configuration?

    <p>It determines how many electrons can be accommodated in various energy levels, impacting atomic structure and behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a noble gas configuration?

    <p>Completely filled outer shells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Valence electrons are found in the innermost shell of an atom.

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

    What is the term for electrons in the outermost shell that play a crucial role in chemical bonding?

    <p>valence electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sequence of filling orbitals is known as the __________.

    <p>order of filling electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Stable Configuration = Outermost shell filled completely Heavy Elements = Complex double configuration Orbitals = Regions where electrons are distributed Chemical Bonds = Interactions between atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which order do electrons fill the subshells?

    <p>1s, 2s, 2p, 3s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The period number of an element indicates the number of valence electrons it has.

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

    How are elements arranged in the periodic table?

    <p>Based on their electronic configurations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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