The Flame Test Vocabulary

1. What is an electron?

Elementary particle that has a negative charge of electricity and travels around the nucleus of an atom

Simple form of energy found in nuclear reactions.

Type of chemical bond present in covalent compounds.

Subatomic particle that carries a positive charge.

An electron is an elementary particle with a negative charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It is not a subatomic particle with a positive charge, a form of energy, or a type of chemical bond.

Explanation

An electron is an elementary particle with a negative charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It is not a subatomic particle with a positive charge, a form of energy, or a type of chemical bond.

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2. What is the nucleus?

A type of tropical fruit.

The central part of an atom that includes nearly all of the atomic mass and consists of protons and usually neutrons

The outermost layer of the cell.

A musical instrument commonly found in orchestras.

The nucleus is the central part of an atom, not to be confused with the outermost layer of a cell, a type of fruit, or a musical instrument.

Explanation

The nucleus is the central part of an atom, not to be confused with the outermost layer of a cell, a type of fruit, or a musical instrument.

3. What is the electron cloud?

The group of electrons revolving around thenucleus of an atom

An electronic device used to generate artificial clouds.

An online storage system for electron data.

A type of weather phenomenon involving electrified clouds.

The electron cloud refers to the group of electrons revolving around the nucleus of an atom.

Explanation

The electron cloud refers to the group of electrons revolving around the nucleus of an atom.

4. What is meant by an energy level in relation to electrons?

Each electron is placed on a specific energy level (max amount: 2 first level, 8 second level, 8 third level, etc)

Energy levels describe the speed of electrons within an atom.

The number of energy levels in an atom depends on its mass and size.

Each electron can freely move between energy levels.

Energy levels in an atom refer to the specific orbits or shells where electrons are found. Each electron occupies a particular energy level, and these levels have a maximum capacity for the number of electrons they can hold as specified.

Explanation

5. What is an electron configuration?

It is the arrangement of protons and neutrons in an atom.

Is the particular distribution of electron among available shells

It is the movement of electrons through a circuit.

It is the process by which electrons are created.

An electron configuration refers to the specific way electrons are arranged in an atom's electron shells.

Explanation

An electron configuration refers to the specific way electrons are arranged in an atom's electron shells.

6. What is the quantum mechanical model?

A model based on astrology and crystal healing.

A model developed through the study of celestial bodies.

The quantum mechanical model of the atom is primarily a mathematical model that has been created based on our experiences with atoms

A model derived solely from experimental observation

The quantum mechanical model of the atom is based on scientific principles and observations, not astrology or unrelated fields.

Explanation

The quantum mechanical model of the atom is based on scientific principles and observations, not astrology or unrelated fields.

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