Atoms Quiz

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Neutrons have what charge?

• positive
• negative
• no charge

Protons have what charge?

• Positive
• negative
• no charge

What particles are in the nucleus?

• protons and neutrons
• protons
• electrons
• neutrons
• protons and electrons

What is the only atom that does not have neutrons?

• Hydrogen (atomic number 1)
• Helium (atomic number 2)
• Lithium (atomic number 3)
• Carbon (atomic number 6)
• Neon (atomic number 10)

The atomic number tells us the number of what?

• protons in the atom
• electrons in the atom
• neutrons in the atom

Electrons are found where in the atom?

• Nucleus
• shells
• air

How many electrons can the first shell hold?

• 2
• 8
• 18

How many electrons can the second shell hold?

• 2
• 8
• 18
• 32

Neon has an atomic number of 10. What is the electron configuration for Neon?

• 1,7
• 2,6
• 2,8
• 8,4