G12 T3 Selfassessment 6.1
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A radioactive nucleus contains 138 neutrons. The nucleus emits an α-particle.How many neutrons are in the nucleus after it has emitted the α-particle?
G12 T3 SelfAssessment 6.1 is designed to assess understanding of nuclear physics and radioactivity, focusing on concepts like neutron count in radioactive nuclei, properties of lithium atoms, and identification of nuclides. This quiz is crucial for students preparing for advanced studies in physics.
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An atom of the element lithium has a nucleon number of 7 and a proton number of 3.Which diagram represents a neutral atom of lithium?
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Diagram A
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Diagram B
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Diagram C
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Diagram D
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A. Diagram CExplanation
Diagram C represents a neutral atom of lithium because it shows 3 protons in the nucleus (which corresponds to the proton number of lithium) and 4 neutrons (which can be calculated by subtracting the proton number from the nucleon number). Since the number of protons (positive charge) is equal to the number of electrons (negative charge) in a neutral atom, Diagram C accurately represents a neutral atom of lithium.Rate this question:
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How many protons are there in a neutral atom of
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11Explanation
The number 11 represents the atomic number of an element. In a neutral atom, the number of protons is equal to the atomic number. Therefore, in a neutral atom of element 11, there are 11 protons.Rate this question:
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In the symbol below, A is the nucleon number and Z is the proton number. What is represented by the symbol?
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An electron
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A neutron
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A nuclide
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An X-ray
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A. A nuclideExplanation
The symbol represents a nuclide. A nuclide is a specific atomic nucleus characterized by its proton number (Z) and nucleon number (A). It is a general term that encompasses all types of atoms, including atoms of different elements and isotopes. The symbol in the question does not indicate the presence of an electron, neutron, or X-ray, but rather represents a nuclide.Rate this question:
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The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many protons does the atom contain?
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3Explanation
The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented by the atomic number, which is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus. In this case, the answer is 3, indicating that the atom of lithium contains 3 protons in its nucleus.Rate this question:
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The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many neutrons does the atom contain?
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The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many electrons does the atom contain?
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3Explanation
The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented by 3. This means that the atom contains 3 electrons. In an atom, the number of protons in the nucleus determines the atomic number, which in turn determines the number of electrons in the atom. Since lithium has an atomic number of 3, it means that it has 3 protons in its nucleus, and therefore 3 electrons orbiting around it.Rate this question:
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How many nucleons are in a nucleus of ?
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39Explanation
The question is asking for the number of nucleons in a nucleus of an unknown element. The answer provided is 39, indicating that there are 39 nucleons in the nucleus.Rate this question:
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How many neutrons are in a nucleus of ?
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How many electrons are in a nucleus of if the charge of the atom is +1?
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18
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