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Atoms

1. Which of the following is NOT true of atoms? 2. The negatively charged particles in an atom are
a. They are composed of molecules. called .

b. They can combine with other atoms. a. protons

c. They make up elements. b. negatrons
d. They are extremely small. c. electrons
d. neutrons

3. A(n) is a positively charged particle in an 4. The space surrounding the nucleus of an atom
atom's nucleus. contains .
a. electron a. protons
b. neutron b. electrons
c. plasma c. neutrons
d. proton d. ions

5. What particle is found in the nucleus and has no 6. Compared to the charge and mass of a proton, an
charge? electron has
a. Electron a. the same charge and a smaller mass
b. Neutron b. the same charge and the same mass
c. Proton c. opposite charge and smaller mass
d. Atom d. opposite charge and the same mass

7. An atom becomes negatively charged by 8. Which of the following represents an electron

a. gaining an electron configuration of a calcium atom, whose atomic
number is 20?
b. losing an electron
c. losing a proton
a.
2 2 6 2 6 2
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s
d. gaining a neutron
b.
2 2 6 2 6 3
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s

c.
2 2 6 1 6 2 1
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s 3d

d. 2 2 6
1s 2s 2p 3s 3d
2 8

9. If the nucleus of an atom contains 12 protons, how 10. Construct a Bohr model for Lithium.
many electrons are there in a neutral atom?
Explain.