If only an element’s atomic number and weight are provided, what other atomic information can be determined for a neutral atom?(1 point)

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only the valence electrons
only the valence electrons

only the number of protons and electrons
only the number of protons and electrons

the number of protons, electrons and neutrons
the number of protons, electrons and neutrons

only the number of protons and neutrons

the number of protons, electrons and neutrons

What quality differentiates hydrogen (H) from the other elements in group 1, the alkali metals?(1 point)

Responses

It is found by itself in nature.
It is found by itself in nature.

It has more than one valence electron.
It has more than one valence electron.

It is not very reactive.
It is not very reactive.

It is a non-metal.

It is found by itself in nature.

On which atomic property proposed by Henry Moseley is the current periodic table of the elements based?(1 point)

Responses

electric charge
electric charge

nucleus size
nucleus size

atomic weight
atomic weight

atomic number

atomic number

Which incorrect aspect of Rutherford’s model was fixed by Bohr’s model?(1 point)

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Atoms have small, dense, positively charged nuclei.
Atoms have small, dense, positively charged nuclei.

Electrons move freely in curved paths around the nucleus.
Electrons move freely in curved paths around the nucleus.

The nucleus contains most of the mass of an atom.
The nucleus contains most of the mass of an atom.

Positively charged nuclei repel positively charged alpha particles.

Electrons move freely in curved paths around the nucleus.

You plan to pass alpha particles through a field that contains a consistent type of particle. Which configuration will result in the largest deflection of alpha particles? (1 point)

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high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles
high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles

high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles
high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles

low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles
low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles

low-energy alpha particles passing through a field of high mass-number-particles

high-energy alpha particles passing through a field of low mass-number-particles

Which statement about metals and nonmetals is correct?(1 point)

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Most metals are a solid under normal conditions, and most nonmetals are a liquid.
Most metals are a solid under normal conditions, and most nonmetals are a liquid.

Metals tend to be poor conductors of electricity, while nonmetals are strong conductors of electricity.
Metals tend to be poor conductors of electricity, while nonmetals are strong conductors of electricity.

Metals can be hammered into thin sheets, and nonmetals are brittle.
Metals can be hammered into thin sheets, and nonmetals are brittle.

Metals and nonmetals can both be found in any column of the periodic table.