Atomic Calculations

25 MCQs on protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic number, mass number, ions, and related calculations.

MCQs

25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    Which subatomic particle determines the identity of an element?

    • AElectron
    • BNeutron
    • CProton
    • DPhoton
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    Answer: C

    The number of protons determines the identity of an element

  2. Question 2

    What is the atomic number of an atom with 11 protons?

    • A10
    • B11
    • C12
    • D22
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    Answer: B

    Atomic number is equal to the number of protons

  3. Question 3

    How many neutrons are present in sodium-23 with atomic number 11?

    • A11
    • B12
    • C23
    • D34
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    Answer: B

    Neutrons equal mass number minus atomic number so 23 minus 11 equals 12

  4. Question 4

    An atom has 15 protons and 16 neutrons. What is its mass number?

    • A15
    • B16
    • C31
    • D1
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    Answer: C

    Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons so 15 plus 16 equals 31

  5. Question 5

    How many electrons are present in a neutral atom with atomic number 19?

    • A18
    • B19
    • C20
    • D38
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    Answer: B

    A neutral atom has the same number of electrons and protons

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