Mcqs Bank: Mass Numbers Atomic Numbers

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MCQs Bank

1. The elements T, X and Y have consecutive, increasing atomic numbers. If element T is a


noble gas, what will by the symbol for the ion of element Y in its compounds?
a) Y3+ b) Y-
c) Y2+ d) Y2-
e) Y+
2. Which one of the following elements conducts electricity and also melts below 100oC?
a) Aluminum b) Sodium
c) Carbon d) Sulphur
e) Copper
3. Which one of the following atoms, A, B, C, D or E would readily form an ion wich a charge of
2+?
Mass Atomic
numbers numbers
a) 12 6
b) 16 8
c) 24 12
d) 31 15
e) 37 17
4. In which one of the following sets do all three particles have the same total number of
electrons?
a) Cl- Br- I-
b) F - Ne Na+
c) H - H H+
d) Li+ Na+ K+
e) S2- SO32- SO42-

5. Which one of the following substances


(i) is an element;
(ii) also forms crystals composed of small molecules?
a) Carbon dioxide b) Copper
c) Graphite d) Ice
e) Iodine
6. What is the atomic structure of the Z2- ion and in which Z has atomic number 8 and mass
number 18?
Electrons Protons Neutrons
a) 8 8 8
b) 8 8 10
c) 8 8 18
d) 10 8 8
e) 10 8 10

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7. Which statement about the noble gases is correct?
a) Only helium combines with other elements.
b) They exist as molecules containing two atoms.
c) Their atoms each have eight electrons in their outer shell.
d) Their atoms each have a stable arrangement of electrons.
e) The number of protons in the atoms equals the number of neutrons.
8. Helium has two isotopes and . An atom of the lighter isotopes contains.
a) Two neutrons
b) Three electrons
c) A total of three protons and neutrons.
d) One fewer proton than an atom of the heavier isotope
e) The same number of neutrons as an atom of the heavier isotope.
9. What does a potassium ion, K+, contain?
protons neutrons electrons
a) 19 20 18
b) 19 39 19
c) 19 39 20
d) 20 19 18
e) 20 20 19
10. Which metal has the least tendency to form positive ion?
a) Aluminium b) Calcium
c) Iron d) Sodium
e) Zinc

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ANSWER KEYS

QUESTION KEYS

1. C

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. E

6. E

7. D

8. C

9. A

10. C

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