12 Questions
What determines whether an atom's electrons will flow easily?
The valence shell
How many electrons can the second electron shell hold?
8
What is the net charge of a balanced atom?
Zero
In Aviation, electron theory is focused on which part of the atom?
Valence shell
What is the name of the phenomenon that allows quartz to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?
Piezoelectric effect
When a quartz crystal is squeezed, what charges appear on two opposite surfaces of the crystal?
Charges of opposite polarity on two opposite surfaces
What is produced when small amounts of pressure are applied to a quartz crystal?
A small voltage
Which type of crystal has the ability to produce charges of reversing polarity between two of its sides when given a vibratory motion?
Quartz crystal
What is the unit for quantities of electric charge transferred between points of different electrical potential?
Coulomb
What is the symbol used for electric charge?
C
What is the electric charge equivalent to a definite number of electrons (6.24 × 10^18)?
Coulomb
Which unit is used for measuring the resistance of an electrical component?
Ohm
Test your knowledge of electron shell capacities in atoms with this quiz. Understand how the energy levels increase at each shell outward from the nucleus and the rules dictating the total number of electrons each shell can hold.
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