10 Questions
In the process of forming an ionic bond between sodium and chlorine, what happens to the electron configuration of sodium?
Sodium loses its single outer electron to achieve a stable configuration
What is the fundamental reason for the formation of an ionic bond between sodium and chlorine?
To satisfy the octet rule and achieve a stable electron configuration
Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of an atom?
The nucleus contains both protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in energy levels or shells
If an atom has 11 protons and 11 electrons, what is the most likely element it represents?
Sodium (Na)
Which subatomic particles are responsible for most of the mass of an atom?
Protons and neutrons
What determines the element that an atom represents?
Number of protons
In an atom, which particles are located in the nucleus?
Protons and neutrons
How do electrons move around the nucleus in an atom?
In specific energy levels or shells
What is the charge of neutrons in an atom?
Neutral (no charge)
Which characteristic of an atom is crucial for its chemical properties?
Arrangement of electrons
Test your knowledge on the structure of an atom, the basic building block of matter. Learn about protons, neutrons, electrons, and the nucleus that make up an atom.
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