Anticipation Guide - LTA 2

All atoms of silicon are identical to each other.

• True

• False

The number of neutrons in an atom is always equal to the number of protons

• True

• False

The mass of a proton is roughly equal to the mass of a neutron.

• True

• False

In a neutral atom, the number of protons should be equal to the number of electrons.

• True

• False

If you had an atom of silver and added one proton, it would be a heavier atom of silver.

• True

• False

If you had an atom of silver and added one electron, its atomic number would change.

• True

• False

Electrons are located in the nucleus of an atom.

• True

• False

The electrons are responsible for how reactive an atom is.

• True

• False

The nucleus contains protons and neutrons.

• True

• False

An atom of silicon with 14 protons and 15 electrons would have a positive charge.

• True

• False