Atomic Structure Quiz

In the nucleus of an atom we find

• Protons and neutrons

• Protons and electrons

• Neutrons and electrons

• Only neutrons

What happens to an atom if we change the number of protons?

• Changes the identity

• Changes the mass number

• Creates isotopes

• Creates charge

If we add neutrons to a carbon atom, what will happen?

• It will change to nitrogen

• It will have a positive charge

• It will create a different isotope

• Nothing will happen

Which of the following is the correct atomic makeup of gold?

• 79p, 79e, 118nº

• 118p, 79e, 118n

• 79p, 0e, 79n

• 82p, 79e, 118n

How many protons does carbon have?

• 1

• 6

• 5

• 8

How many protons does lithium have?

• 7

• 4

• 3

• 6

If an atom has 7 protons and 6 neutrons, what is the mass number?

• 7

• 6

• 13

• 1

If an atom has 10 protons and 9 electrons, what will be the charge?

• +1

• +2

• -1

• -19

The atomic number is equal to

• neutrons

• protons + neutrons

• Protons

• Protons - electrons

An atom with 27p+, 32n, 27e- would be:

• Hg

• N

• Ge

• Co