1.

Who proposed the planetary model of the atom, where electrons orbit the nucleus
similar to planets orbiting the sun?
a. J.J. Thomson b. Niels Bohr c. Ernest Rutherford d. Democritus
2. What subatomic particle is located in the nucleus of an atom?
a. Proton b. Electron c. Neutron d. Positron
3. According to the modern atomic model, where are electrons most likely to be
found within an atom?
a. In fixed orbits around the nucleus b. In the nucleus c. In a cloud-like region around
the nucleus d. In random locations throughout the atom
4. Which of the following is a correct statement about isotopes?
a. Isotopes have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. b.
Isotopes have the same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons. c.
Isotopes have the same number of electrons but different numbers of protons. d.
Isotopes have the same mass number but different atomic numbers.
5. The mass number of an atom is determined by the total number of:
a. Electrons b. Neutrons and protons c. Neutrons d. Protons
6. Who proposed the plum pudding model of the atom, where electrons are
embedded in a positive sphere like plums in a pudding?
a. J.J. Thomson b. Niels Bohr c. Ernest Rutherford d. John Dalton
7. What is the charge of an electron?
a. Positive b. Negative c. Neutral d. Variable
8. The atomic number of an element is determined by the number of:
a. Electrons b. Protons c. Neutrons d. Nucleons
9. Which scientist proposed the idea that electrons exist in energy levels or shells
around the nucleus?
a. Democritus b. J.J. Thomson c. Niels Bohr d. Ernest Rutherford
10. The atomic mass of an element is primarily determined by the total number of:
a. Electrons b. Protons c. Neutrons and protons
1. b
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. b
6. a
7. b
8. b
9. c
10. c