Stone Age to Atomic Models Quiz

Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age

• Stone Age: Humans used stone tools for hunting, gathering, and building. They relied on fire and tools for survival.
• Bronze Age: Humans used bronze for tools and weapons, leading to improvements in various areas.
• Iron Age: Iron tools and weapons became common, resulting in stronger tools and more advanced weaponry.

Atomic Models and Subatomic Particles

• John Dalton proposed the Solid Sphere Model, where atoms are indivisible spheres.
• J.J. Thomson proposed the Plum Pudding Model, introducing subatomic particles, electrons.
• Ernest Rutherford's gold foil experiment led to the Nuclear Model, featuring a nucleus.

Electrons, Protons, and Neutrons

• Electrons: Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus.
• Protons: Positively charged particles located in the nucleus.
• Neutrons: Particles with no charge, also part of the nucleus.

Atomic Mass

• Atomic mass: The total mass of an atom, primarily determined by the mass of protons and neutrons.

Dmitri Mendeleev and the Periodic Table

• Dmitri Mendeleev organized elements by increasing atomic mass.
• He predicted properties of undiscovered elements.

20 Elements (Examples)

• Hydrogen (H), Helium (He), Lithium (Li), Beryllium (Be), Boron (B), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Fluorine (F), Neon (Ne), Sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg), Aluminum (Al), Silicon (Si), Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Chlorine (Cl), Argon (Ar), Potassium (K), and Calcium (Ca).

Periodic Table (PT) Information

• Atomic Mass: Located below the element symbol on the PT.
• Atomic Number: Located above the element symbol on the PT.
• Periods: Horizontal rows on the PT.
• Groups: Vertical columns on the PT.
• Metals: Located on the left and center of the PT.
• Non-Metals: Located on the right side of the PT (excluding hydrogen).
• Metalloids: Located along the "stair-step" line between metals and nonmetals.
• Noble Gases: Located in Group 18 (far right column) of the PT.

Determining Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons

• Protons: Equal to the atomic number.
• Electrons: Equal to the number of protons.
• Neutrons: Calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.

Observations and Theories

• Scientists made numerous observations and developed theories because they continually sought to improve previous theories and discoveries through experimentation and further observations.

Test your knowledge on the progression from the Stone Age through the Bronze Age and Iron Age, and explore the foundational concepts of atomic theory. This quiz covers key atomic models and the structure of atoms, including subatomic particles like electrons, protons, and neutrons. Dive into the evolution of technology and science!