Atomic Structure Assessment
Atomic Structure Assessment
Atomic Structure Assessment
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1. Before JJ Thomson experimented with cathode tubes, the smallest particles that made up
A. Atoms
B. Corpuscles
C. Electrons
D. Protons
A. Atoms
B. Neutrons
C. Electrons
D. Alpha particles
4. Which sequence shows the correct order of the atomic theories/models, with the earliest first?
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A. Dalton’s atomic theory, nuclear model, plum pudding model, Bohr’s model
B. Dalton’s atomic theory, plum pudding model, nuclear model, Bohr’s model
C. Plum pudding model, Dalton’s atomic theory, Bohr’s model, nuclear model
D. Plum pudding model, Dalton’s atomic theory, nuclear model, Bohr’s model
5. In Rutherford’s gold foil experiment, some of the alpha particles passed straight through the
foil, completely undeflected. What was Rutherford’s conclusion from this observation? (1)
6. Which part of Dalton’s atomic theory must be modified with the discovery of isotopes? (1)
D. All atoms of a given element have the same mass, size, and chemical properties.
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8. The maximum number of electrons that can reside in the first energy level is
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10. How is Bohr’s atomic model different from Rutherford’s atomic model? (2)
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11. Iron and lead are both metals, but iron is much harder than lead. How do you think
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12. Atoms contain charged particles. However, they are electrically neutral. Give reason.(1)
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