Quiz_periodic Table-atoms And Subatomic Particles
Using your notes and Office 365 stuff, you are to answer all the 50 questions. Due on Tuesday-13 Oct, 2015.
Questions and Answers
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What does 'H' stand for?
Explanation
The letter 'H' stands for hydrogen, which is a chemical element with the atomic number 1. Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, commonly found in compounds such as water and hydrocarbons. It is also used as a fuel and plays a crucial role in various industrial processes. The capitalization of 'H' as 'Hydrogen' is also correct, as it is a common convention to capitalize the first letter of an element's symbol.Rate this question:
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What is the symbol for Helium?
Explanation
Helium is a chemical element with the symbol He. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is the second lightest element in the periodic table. Helium is commonly used in balloons, airships, and as a coolant in various scientific applications. Its symbol, He, is derived from the first two letters of its name.Rate this question:
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Be
Explanation
The question seems to be asking for the correct spelling of the word "beryllium". The correct answer is "Beryllium" with a capital "B" at the beginning, followed by lowercase letters "e", "r", "y", "l", "l", "i", "u", and "m". The alternative answer "beryllium" is incorrect as it does not follow the correct capitalization.Rate this question:
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Boron
Explanation
The given correct answer is B. This suggests that the element being referred to is Boron, which is represented by the symbol B in the periodic table.Rate this question:
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Carbon
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Carbon is a chemical element with the symbol C. It is a nonmetallic element that is the basis of life on Earth. Carbon is known for its ability to form a wide variety of compounds due to its unique bonding properties. It is found in all living organisms and is a key component of organic molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. Carbon also plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle, which is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, oceans, and living organisms.Rate this question:
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Nitrogen
Explanation
The correct answer is N because "nitrogen" is the chemical symbol for the element nitrogen. In the periodic table, each element is represented by a unique symbol, and "N" is the symbol for nitrogen.Rate this question:
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Fluorine
Explanation
Fluorine is a chemical element with the symbol F. The correct answer for this question is F, which is the symbol for fluorine. Fluorine is a highly reactive pale yellow gas that belongs to the halogen group of elements. It is the lightest halogen and is known for its strong reactivity and ability to form compounds with almost all other elements.Rate this question:
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F
- 9.
Neon
- 10.
Sodium
Explanation
The symbol Na represents the element sodium on the periodic table. Sodium is a highly reactive metal that belongs to the alkali metal group. It has an atomic number of 11 and is commonly found in compounds such as table salt (sodium chloride). The symbol Na is derived from the Latin word "natrium". Sodium is an essential element for many biological processes in the human body, including nerve function and fluid balance.Rate this question:
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Magnesium
Explanation
The correct answer is Mg because Mg is the chemical symbol for the element magnesium.Rate this question:
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Al
- 13.
Silicon
- 14.
P
- 15.
S
- 16.
Cl
- 17.
Argon
- 18.
K
- 19.
Calcium
Explanation
The correct answer is "Ca" because "Ca" is the chemical symbol for calcium. Chemical symbols are used to represent elements, and in this case, "Ca" specifically represents the element calcium.Rate this question:
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Name this element!.... Ca
Explanation
Calcium is a chemical element with the symbol Ca. It is a soft gray alkaline earth metal that is essential for various biological processes in living organisms. Calcium plays a crucial role in the formation and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, as well as in muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood clotting. It is also involved in regulating enzyme activity and cell signaling. Calcium is commonly found in dairy products, leafy green vegetables, and fortified foods.Rate this question:
- 21.
Argon's symbol is???
- A.
A
- B.
Ar
- C.
Ag
Correct Answer
B. ArExplanation
The correct answer is "Ar." The symbol for Argon is "Ar" according to the periodic table.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How many protons, neutrons and electrons are in the following atom Fluorine-19
- A.
P=9, E=10, N=9
- B.
P=9, E=9, N=10
- C.
P=9, E=9, N=19
- D.
P=19, E=19, N=19
Correct Answer
B. P=9, E=9, N=10Explanation
The correct answer is P=9, E=9, N=10. Fluorine-19 has an atomic number of 9, which means it has 9 protons and 9 electrons. The atomic mass of Fluorine-19 is 19, so the number of neutrons can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass, giving us 10 neutrons.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Carbon has 6 protons. How many electrons does carbon have?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
- E.
7
Correct Answer
D. 6Explanation
Carbon has 6 protons in its nucleus, and in a neutral atom, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons. Therefore, carbon has 6 electrons.Rate this question:
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- 24.
How many protons does Sodium (Na) have?
- A.
8
- B.
9
- C.
10
- D.
11
- E.
12
Correct Answer
D. 11Explanation
Sodium (Na) is an element with an atomic number of 11, which means it has 11 protons in its nucleus. Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom. Therefore, the correct answer is 11.Rate this question:
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- 25.
How many electrons does Florine (F) have?
- A.
9
- B.
8
- C.
7
- D.
6
- E.
5
Correct Answer
A. 9Explanation
Fluorine (F) is an element with atomic number 9, which means it has 9 protons in its nucleus. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. Therefore, fluorine has 9 electrons.Rate this question:
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- 26.
How many neutrons does oxygen (O) have?
- A.
6
- B.
7
- C.
8
- D.
9
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 8Explanation
Oxygen (O) has an atomic number of 8. The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom. Since neutrons are present in the nucleus of an atom and their number can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass, it can be inferred that oxygen has 8 neutrons.Rate this question:
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- 27.
How many neutrons does Chlorine have?
- A.
17
- B.
18
- C.
19
- D.
20
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 18Explanation
Chlorine has an atomic number of 17, which represents the number of protons in its nucleus. The atomic mass of chlorine is 35.5, which is the sum of the protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Therefore, the number of neutrons can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass. In this case, 35.5 - 17 = 18 neutrons.Rate this question:
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- 28.
If lithium has an atomic number of 3 and a mass number of 7, the correct number of protons, neutrons, and electrons, respectively, is:
- A.
3,4,3
- B.
4,3,3
- C.
3,3,4
- D.
4,4,3
Correct Answer
A. 3,4,3Explanation
Lithium has an atomic number of 3, which indicates that it has 3 protons. The mass number of 7 suggests that it has a total of 7 nucleons, which includes both protons and neutrons. Since we know that lithium has 3 protons, subtracting this from the mass number gives us the number of neutrons. Therefore, the correct number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for lithium is 3, 4, and 3 respectively.Rate this question:
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- 29.
If carbon has an atomic mass of 12 and 6 neutrons, how many protons and electrons does it have, respectively?
- A.
6,6
- B.
6,12
- C.
12,6
- D.
24,6
Correct Answer
A. 6,6Explanation
Carbon has an atomic number of 6, which indicates the number of protons in its nucleus. Since the question states that carbon has 6 protons, the correct answer is 6. Additionally, in a neutral atom, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons. Therefore, carbon also has 6 electrons.Rate this question:
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- 30.
If Potassium has 19 protons, 19 electrons, and 20 neutrons, what is its atomic mass?
- A.
1
- B.
58
- C.
39
- D.
29
Correct Answer
C. 39Explanation
Potassium has an atomic number of 19, which represents the number of protons in its nucleus. The atomic mass of an element is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus. Since potassium has 19 protons and 20 neutrons, its atomic mass is 39.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Which of the following is located in the nucleus?
- A.
A. proton
- B.
B. electron
- C.
C. orbital
Correct Answer
A. A. protonExplanation
Protons are positively charged subatomic particles that are found within the nucleus of an atom. The nucleus is the central region of an atom and contains most of its mass. Electrons, on the other hand, are negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus in specific energy levels called orbitals. Orbitals are not located in the nucleus. Therefore, the correct answer is a. proton.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Pure Gold, Pure Silver, and pure Oxygen are all ...........
- A.
Atoms
- B.
Elements
- C.
Compounds
- D.
Molecules
Correct Answer
B. ElementsExplanation
Pure Gold, Pure Silver, and pure Oxygen are all elements. Elements are substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. They are made up of atoms of the same type. In this case, pure Gold, pure Silver, and pure Oxygen are all composed of only one type of atom, making them elements.Rate this question:
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- 33.
A very small particle of matter is called an .........
- A.
Atom
- B.
Elements
- C.
Compounds
- D.
Molecule
Correct Answer
A. AtomExplanation
An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. It consists of a nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons, and electrons that orbit around the nucleus. Atoms combine to form molecules, which are the building blocks of compounds. Elements are substances made up of only one type of atom. Therefore, "Atom" is the correct answer as it refers to a very small particle of matter.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Anything that has weight and takes up space is called. ..........
- A.
Atoms
- B.
Compounds
- C.
Matter
- D.
Noodles
Correct Answer
C. MatterExplanation
Matter refers to anything that has weight and occupies space. Atoms and compounds are types of matter, whereas noodles are a specific type of food and not a general term for things that have weight and take up space. Therefore, the correct answer is matter.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Which particle has a positive charge
- A.
Proton
- B.
Neutron
- C.
Electron
Correct Answer
A. ProtonExplanation
The proton is the particle that has a positive charge. It is located in the nucleus of an atom and has a charge of +1. Neutrons, on the other hand, have no charge, while electrons have a negative charge.Rate this question:
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- 36.
What is the atomic number of S.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
16
- D.
15
Correct Answer
C. 16Explanation
The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons in the nucleus of its atom. In this case, the element in question is S, which refers to sulfur. The atomic number of sulfur is 16, indicating that its atom contains 16 protons.Rate this question:
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- 37.
What is the symbol for Ne?
- A.
N
- B.
Ne
- C.
Neo
- D.
Y
Correct Answer
B. NeExplanation
Ne is the symbol for the chemical element Neon. Neon is a noble gas that is commonly used in lighting and advertising signs due to its bright and distinctive red-orange glow when electrified. It is also used in lasers, cryogenic refrigeration, and as a coolant in nuclear reactors. The symbol Ne is derived from the first two letters of the element's name.Rate this question:
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- 38.
A horizontal row of the periodic table is called a
- A.
Period
- B.
Family
- C.
Group
- D.
Noble gase
Correct Answer
A. PeriodExplanation
A horizontal row of the periodic table is called a period. Periods represent the energy levels or shells in which the electrons of an atom are arranged. Each period corresponds to a specific number of electron shells that an atom can have. The number of the period indicates the highest energy level occupied by electrons in that row.Rate this question:
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- 39.
The three basic components of an atom are....
- A.
Molecules
- B.
Protons
- C.
Neutrons
- D.
Electrons
- E.
Ions
Correct Answer(s)
B. Protons
C. Neutrons
D. ElectronsExplanation
The three basic components of an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons have a positive charge and are located in the nucleus of the atom. Neutrons have no charge and are also found in the nucleus. Electrons have a negative charge and orbit around the nucleus in energy levels. These three components together determine the properties and behavior of an atom.Rate this question:
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A Beryllium atom has 4 protons, 5 neutrons, and 4 electrons. What is the mass number of this atom?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
8
- D.
9
- E.
13
Correct Answer
D. 9Explanation
The mass number of an atom is the sum of its protons and neutrons. In this case, the Beryllium atom has 4 protons and 5 neutrons, so the mass number is 4 + 5 = 9.Rate this question:
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- 41.
A single proton has what type of charge?
- A.
Negative
- B.
Balanced
- C.
Positive
- D.
Neutral
Correct Answer
C. PositiveExplanation
A single proton has a positive charge because protons are subatomic particles that carry a positive electrical charge. They are found in the nucleus of an atom and are one of the two main types of particles that make up an atom, the other being neutrons. Electrons, on the other hand, carry a negative charge and orbit around the nucleus. So, in summary, a single proton has a positive charge.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Choose the correct subatomic particles for Oxygen. Check only the boxes that apply
- A.
5 protons
- B.
8 electrons
- C.
3 neutrons
- D.
8 protons
- E.
4 electrons
- F.
5 neutrons
- G.
8 neutrons
Correct Answer(s)
B. 8 electrons
D. 8 protons
G. 8 neutronsExplanation
The correct answer is 8 electrons, 8 protons, 8 neutrons. Oxygen has an atomic number of 8, which means it has 8 protons and 8 electrons to maintain a neutral charge. The atomic mass of oxygen is typically around 16, so it also has 8 neutrons to balance out the atomic mass.Rate this question:
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Protons...
- A.
Are negatively charged
- B.
Orbit the nucleus
- C.
Are positively charged
- D.
1/2000 amu
Correct Answer
C. Are positively chargedExplanation
Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They have a charge of +1 and a mass of approximately 1 atomic mass unit (amu). Unlike electrons, which are negatively charged and orbit the nucleus, protons are tightly bound within the nucleus. Their positive charge balances the negative charge of electrons, creating a neutral atom.Rate this question:
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Electrons...
- A.
Orbit the nucleus and negatively charged
- B.
Are positively charged and make up the nucleus
- C.
Take up most of the mass in the atom
- D.
Are the same as the atomic number
Correct Answer
A. Orbit the nucleus and negatively chargedExplanation
Electrons orbit the nucleus and are negatively charged. This is a fundamental concept in atomic structure. Electrons are subatomic particles that revolve around the nucleus in specific energy levels or orbitals. They carry a negative charge, which is equal in magnitude to the positive charge of the protons in the nucleus. The arrangement of electrons in these orbitals determines the chemical properties and reactivity of an atom.Rate this question:
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- 45.
The nucleus
- A.
Is made up of protons and neutrons
- B.
Orbits the center proton
- C.
Is the coldest point in the atom
- D.
Surrounds the atom
Correct Answer
A. Is made up of protons and neutronsExplanation
The nucleus makes up most of the mass and is made up of protons and neutrons.Rate this question:
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The atomic number
- A.
Tells what can and what cannot move in an atom
- B.
Orbits the center proton
- C.
States how many spoolas are in the nucleus
- D.
Is the same as the amount of protons
Correct Answer
D. Is the same as the amount of protonsExplanation
The atomic number of an atom refers to the number of protons in its nucleus. Protons are positively charged particles, and the atomic number determines the element and its properties. It also determines the number of electrons in a neutral atom, as atoms are electrically neutral and have the same number of protons and electrons. The atomic number is a fundamental characteristic of an element and is used to organize the periodic table.Rate this question:
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- 47.
AMU stands for
- A.
Absolute Mass Unit
- B.
Atomic Making Unit
- C.
Atomic Mass Unit
- D.
Abraham's Mass Unit
Correct Answer
C. Atomic Mass UnitExplanation
AMU stands for Atomic Mass Unit. This unit is used to measure the mass of atoms and molecules. It is defined as one-twelfth the mass of a carbon-12 atom. The atomic mass unit is commonly used in chemistry and physics to express the relative masses of atoms and molecules. It provides a standardized unit for comparing the masses of different atoms and molecules.Rate this question:
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- 48.
If the atomic number is 9, the number of protons is
- A.
8
- B.
9
- C.
1
- D.
12
Correct Answer
B. 9Explanation
The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom. Therefore, if the atomic number is 9, it means that there are 9 protons in the atom.Rate this question:
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- 49.
An atom is the smallest particle you can get. There is nothing smaller than an atom.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because an atom is indeed the smallest particle that exists. Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and they cannot be divided further without losing their chemical properties. Subatomic particles such as quarks and leptons exist within atoms, but they are not considered as separate particles on their own. Therefore, an atom is the fundamental building block of matter and cannot be broken down into anything smaller.Rate this question:
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- 50.
A substance that contains only one type of atom is called an____________.
- A.
Molecule
- B.
Element
- C.
Particle
Correct Answer
B. ElementExplanation
Select the box with the word that completes the sentance.Rate this question:
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