9 Questions
What is the origin of the term “atom”?
It comes from the Greek word for indivisible, because it was once thought that atoms were the smallest things in the universe and could not be divided.
Which of the following statements is correct when referring to the atom?
The nucleus contains protons and neutrons, and the electrons occupy shells around the nucleus.
What is the difference between an atom and an element?
An atom is a single particle of matter, while an element is a collection of atoms that have the same number of protons.
What is the name of the force that holds the nucleus together and the energy associated with this force?
The strong force and the binding energy
Which of the following statements is true about the atomic, mass, and neutron number of an element?
The atomic number and the mass number are always the same for an element, while the neutron number can vary depending on the isotope.
What is the name of the force that is carried by protons and neutrons and holds the nucleus together?
Strong force
What is the name of the force that causes the protons to repel each other due to their positive charge?
Electrostatic repulsion
What is the role of neutrons in stabilizing the nucleus?
They increase the strong force without increasing the electrostatic repulsion.
What is the problem with a simple nucleus composed of two protons?
The strong force is not strong enough to overcome the electrostatic repulsion.
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