SOL REVIEW: Atomic Structure and Theory

Question 1

How many neutrons are in a neutral atom of chlorine?

Accepted Answer

18

Question 2

Which element will most likely form covalent bonds with fluorine?

Accepted Answer

carbon (C)

Question 3

Which of the following is the proper configuration for the 2p orbital of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

↑↓ ↑ ↑

Question 4

Which of the following atoms has the highest ionization energy?

Accepted Answer

Cl

Question 5

Which of the following atoms has the smallest atomic radius?

Accepted Answer

Cl

Question 6

Which scientist came up with the first atomic theory?

Accepted Answer

Dalton

Question 7

An atom contains 70 protons, 70 electrons, and 99 neutrons. What is the mass number?

Accepted Answer

169

Question 8

Electrons are added one at a time to the lowest energy level orbitals first, according to

Accepted Answer

the Aufbau Principle

Question 9

Which scientist discovered negative particles using the cathode ray experiment?

Accepted Answer

Thompson

Question 10

Which type of radiation has the highest energy and shortest wavelength?

Accepted Answer

gamma ray

Question 11

Atoms of noble gases are generally inert because -

Accepted Answer

their outer orbital is filled

Question 12

What is the half life of Americium-242?

Accepted Answer

16 hours

Questions 12