Exploring Atomic Structure: Parts of an Atom
Engage with key concepts of atomic structure, including subatomic particles, isotopes, and electron configuration through a series of recall and application tasks.
1. What is the charge of a proton? (1 choice)
2. Which of the following particles are found in the nucleus of an atom? (multiple choice)
3. Explain the role of electrons in an atom.
4. List the three main subatomic particles and their charges.
Proton
Neutron
Electron
5. What determines the atomic number of an element? (1 choice)
6. Predict what happens to the atomic number and mass number when a neutron is added to an atom.
7. Which part of the atom accounts for most of its volume? (1 choice)
8. Which statements are true about isotopes? (multiple choice)
9. Describe how the atomic mass of an element is calculated.
10. If an atom has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons, what is its atomic mass? (1 choice)
11. An atom has 7 electrons in its outer shell. Which of the following are likely properties of this atom? (multiple choice)
12. Which of the following best explains why isotopes of the same element have different physical properties? (1 choice)
13. Analyze the following statements and identify which are true regarding electron configuration: (multiple choice)
14. Analyze how the arrangement of electrons affects the chemical properties of an element.
15. Which element is most likely to form a stable ion by losing one electron? (1 choice)
16. Evaluate the following scenarios and select which would result in a stable atom: (multiple choice)
17. Design an experiment to determine the isotope composition of a sample of carbon. Describe the steps and the expected outcomes.
18. Propose two real-world applications of isotopes and explain their significance.
Medical imaging
Carbon dating
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