Chemistry Class Questions on Atoms
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What role do neutrons play in an atom?

  • They keep the nucleus stable. (correct)
  • They form the outer shells of the atom.
  • They create a positive charge in the nucleus.
  • They determine the chemical properties of the atom.
  • Which statement accurately describes an element?

  • An element is made of multiple types of atoms.
  • An element can be both ionic and covalent.
  • An element is a substance made of only one type of atom. (correct)
  • Elements cannot exist in their pure form.
  • What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

  • It increases its size.
  • It gains a neutron.
  • It becomes a positive ion. (correct)
  • It becomes a non-metal ion.
  • How many naturally occurring elements exist?

    <p>92 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ion is formed when an atom gains an electron?

    <p>A non-metal ion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the 4th shell?

    <p>32 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following orbitals are present in shell 3?

    <p>s, p, d (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which orbital type is not found in the first electron shell?

    <p>p (B), d (C), f (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which shell are 5d orbitals present?

    <p>Shell 4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct filling order for orbitals?

    <p>s, p, d, f (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is contained in the nucleus of an atom?

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

    What defines the atomic number of an element?

    <p>The number of protons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which particle has a relative mass closest to 1?

    <p>Neutron (B), Proton (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical formula for sulphate?

    <p>$SO_4^{2-}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an atom has an atomic number of 11, how many protons does it have?

    <p>11 protons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which particles are negatively charged?

    <p>Electrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the balanced chemical reaction $CH_4 + 2O_2 ightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O$, which compound acts as the oxidizing agent?

    <p>$O_2$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a negatively charged ion?

    <p>Sodium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the product formed in the balanced reaction $Na_2CO_3 + H_2Cl ightarrow 2NaCl + CO_2 + H_2O$ that is a gas.

    <p>$CO_2$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequence of components in electron configuration?

    <p>atoms $ ightarrow$ shells $ ightarrow$ subshells $ ightarrow$ orbitals $ ightarrow$ electrons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an electron shell?

    <p>A group of atomic orbitals with the same principal quantum number. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes a sub-shell?

    <p>It consists of orbitals that are of the same type within a shell. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum capacity of electrons in the third shell?

    <p>18 electrons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electrons can an orbital hold?

    <p>Two electrons with opposite spins. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of atomic orbital?

    <p>g (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of electrons an s sub-shell can hold?

    <p>2 electrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the p sub-shell is true?

    <p>It can hold 3 pairs of electrons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell contains a nucleus?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total orbitals are present in the third shell?

    <p>5 orbitals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ribosomes?

    <p>Synthesize proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the second shell?

    <p>8 electrons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins?

    <p>Golgi Body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-shell contains the highest number of orbitals?

    <p>d sub-shell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chromatin composed of?

    <p>DNA and proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about genetic material in cells is true?

    <p>In prokaryotic cells, genetic material is not enclosed within a nucleus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows ionic compounds to conduct electricity?

    <p>The ions can move when molten or in solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason magnesium oxide has higher boiling and melting points compared to other ionic compounds?

    <p>Magnesium has an extra electron leading to stronger bonds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as a solid structure of ions arranged in a regular manner?

    <p>A giant ionic lattice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are ions considered vital materials for life?

    <p>They are necessary for the creation of acids and alkalis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?

    <p>Sodium Chloride (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct electron configuration for Sulfur?

    <p>1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many moles are present in 20 grams of substance if its molar mass is 10 g/mol?

    <p>2 moles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molarity of a solution containing 0.1 moles of NaCl in 250 cm³ of water?

    <p>0.4 mol/dm³ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines molarity?

    <p>The amount of solute in moles divided by the volume of solution in dm³ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a solution is described as dilute, what does that imply about its concentration?

    <p>It has a lower concentration of solute in relation to the solvent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of covalent bonds?

    <p>Atoms share electrons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following molecules contains a covalent bond?

    <p>H₂O (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the stability of non-metal atoms in covalent bonding?

    <p>They share electrons to achieve a full outer shell. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hydrogen atoms are involved in the formation of a water molecule?

    <p>Two (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed between two oxygen atoms in an O₂ molecule?

    <p>Double bond with two shared electron pairs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    What is the nucleus?

    The central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

    What are electrons?

    Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus in shells.

    What is the atomic number?

    The number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

    What is the mass number?

    The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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    What are electron shells?

    Energy levels around the nucleus where electrons reside.

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    Element

    A substance composed of only one type of atom. Examples include gold (Au) and oxygen (O).

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    Compound

    A substance formed when two or more different elements combine chemically in a fixed ratio. Examples include water (H2O) and salt (NaCl).

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    Ion

    An atom or molecule with an electrical charge, caused by gaining or losing electrons.

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    Covalent bond

    A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms.

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    Ionic bond

    A chemical bond formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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    What is a Hydroxide?

    A negatively charged ion consisting of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom. Often seen in bases and alkaline solutions.

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    What is a Carbonate?

    A negatively charged ion consisting of one carbon atom and three oxygen atoms. Often found in salts like baking soda.

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    What is a Nitrate?

    A negatively charged ion consisting of one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms. A common component of fertilizers.

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    What is a Sulphate?

    A negatively charged ion consisting of one sulfur atom and four oxygen atoms. Often found in minerals like gypsum.

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    What is balancing chemical equations?

    In this process, chemical equations are balanced by ensuring that the number of atoms of each element on the reactants' side matches the number on the products' side.

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    Electron Shell

    A group of atomic orbitals with the same principal quantum number. It represents the energy level of electrons.

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    Sub-Shell

    A subgroup of orbitals within an electron shell, characterized by the same type of orbital (s, p, d, or f). For example, the 2nd shell has a 2s and a 2p subshell.

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    Orbital

    A region of space within an atom where there is a high probability of finding an electron. Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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    3rd Electron Shell

    The 3rd electron shell can hold up to 18 electrons, but its maximum capacity is dependent on the number of protons in the nucleus.

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    Atomic Orbitals (s, p, d, f)

    Atomic orbitals are categorized into four types: s, p, d, and f, each with a specific shape and energy level.

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    Types of Orbitals

    The number of orbitals in an electron shell increases with the shell number. The first shell (n=1) has one s orbital. The second shell (n=2) has one s orbital and three p orbitals. The third shell (n=3) has one s orbital, three p orbitals, and five d orbitals.

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    Aufbau Principle

    The order in which electrons fill orbitals follows a specific pattern. This pattern is called the Aufbau principle, which states that electrons fill orbitals in increasing order of energy.

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    Electron spin

    Each orbital holds a maximum of two electrons, with opposite spins.

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    What is the formula for calculating moles?

    The number of moles of a substance is equal to the mass of the substance divided by its molar mass (Mr).

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    What is molarity and how is it calculated?

    Molarity is a measure of the concentration of a solution. It is calculated by dividing the number of moles of the solute by the volume of the solution in cubic decimeters (dm³).

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    What is a dilute solution?

    A dilute solution has a lower concentration of solute compared to a concentrated solution.

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    What is the conversion between cm³ and dm³?

    100 cubic centimeters (cm³) is equivalent to 10 cubic decimeters (dm³).

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    How many electrons does an atom have?

    The number of electrons in an atom is equal to the number of protons. This number is called the atomic number.

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    Prokaryotic Cell

    A cell that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Its genetic material is located within the cytoplasm.

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    Eukaryotic Cell

    A cell that contains a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Their genetic material is contained within the nucleus.

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    Organelles

    Structures within a cell that perform specific functions. Examples: nucleus, ribosomes, mitochondria.

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    Chromatin

    A complex of DNA and proteins found within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, responsible for storing genetic information.

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    What is the function of the nucleus?

    In eukaryotic cells, the nucleus is a membrane-bound compartment that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA).

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    What is an atomic orbital?

    A region of space around the nucleus of an atom where an electron is likely to be found.

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    What is the first electron shell?

    The first energy level in an atom, containing only one s sub-shell.

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    What is an electron sub-shell?

    A group of orbitals with similar energy levels. For example, the second shell consists of one s sub-shell and three p sub-shells.

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    What is an s sub-shell?

    A sub-shell that can hold up to two electrons.

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    What is a p sub-shell?

    A sub-shell that can hold up to six electrons. It consists of three orbitals, often referred to as px, py, and pz.

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    Molecule

    Atoms joined together by covalent bonds. They are the smallest unit of a substance that can exist independently.

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    Double bond

    A type of covalent bond where two atoms share two pairs of electrons.

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    Single bond

    A type of covalent bond where two atoms share one pair of electrons.

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    Covalently bonded atoms

    Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.

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    Conductivity in Ionic Compounds

    Ionic compounds conduct electricity when melted or dissolved because the ions are free to move.

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    Strong Bonds in Magnesium Oxide

    Magnesium oxide is an ionic compound with stronger bonds than others. This is because Mg has an extra electron which leads to stronger attraction.

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    Giant Ionic Lattice

    Solid ionic compounds form a repeating pattern of ions in a 3-dimensional lattice. Opposite charges always attract and fit together tightly.

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    Importance of Ionic Compounds

    Ionic compounds are essential for life. Without them, we wouldn't have common acids and bases.

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    Common Salt: Sodium Chloride

    Common salt is a vital ionic compound. It is used in our daily lives for flavoring foods, preserving food, and other purposes.

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