Atomic Structure and Subatomic Particles
Test your knowledge of atomic structure including cathode rays, canal rays, isotopes, Rutherford's model, and valence electrons.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- Magnitude of charge in canal rays may vary.
- Magnitude of charge in cathode rays does not vary.
- Mass of the particles in canal rays may vary.
- Mass of the particles in cathode rays may vary.
- Canal rays possess positive charge.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following elements tend to have their atomic masses in decimals?
- Elements having different isotopes
- Elements having different isobars
- Elements with variable valencies
- Elements with tendency to form cations
- Elements with tendency to form anions
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following limitations in Rutherford's model of atom leads to its failure?
- Inability to calculate size of nucleus.
- Inability to find charge on nucleus.
- Inability to determine radius of atom.
- Inability to explain stability of atom.
- Inability to determine distribution of charges in atom.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Valence electrons of different elements are given below. Which element will have the highest tendency to form anion?
- A - valence electrons 2
- B - valence electrons 3
- X - valence electrons 4
- Y - valence electrons 5
- Z - valence electrons 7
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cathode ray?
- It consists of charged particles.
- It always travels in a straight line.
- It moves towards cathode.
- It has mass.
- It originates from cathode plate.