2.1 Atomic Structure Quiz

What is the smallest piece of matter that still has the properties of the element?

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Atom

Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Neutrons and Electrons

• Protons and Neutrons

• Electrons and Neutrons

• Protons and Electrons

What is the charge of a proton?

• Neutral (0)

• Negative (1-)

• Variable

• Positive (1+)

Where is the nucleus of an atom located?

• Inside the electron cloud

• Surrounding the electrons

• In the center of the atom

• At the outermost energy level

What is the current model that shows electrons travelling in specific energy levels around a nucleus?

• Electron Cloud Model

• Nuclear Model

• Quantum Model

• Bohr Model

How many electrons can the second energy level in an atom hold?

• 8

• 2

• 6

• 4

Which element is abbreviated as 'Cu'?

• Copper

• Cobalt

• Calcium

• Carbon

What is the exception to the "octet rule" for maximum number of electrons in the outermost energy level?

• Sodium

• Helium

• Lithium

• Beryllium