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Class 9 Science

This document outlines a Class 9 Science examination on the Structure of the Atom, consisting of three sections: Very Short Answer Type, Short Answer Type, and Long Answer Type, totaling 20 marks. It includes questions on atomic structure, electronic configuration, models of the atom, and isotopes. The exam tests knowledge of key concepts such as J.J. Thomson's model, Rutherford's experiment, and Bohr's postulates.

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Class 9 Science

This document outlines a Class 9 Science examination on the Structure of the Atom, consisting of three sections: Very Short Answer Type, Short Answer Type, and Long Answer Type, totaling 20 marks. It includes questions on atomic structure, electronic configuration, models of the atom, and isotopes. The exam tests knowledge of key concepts such as J.J. Thomson's model, Rutherford's experiment, and Bohr's postulates.

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Class 9 Science: Structure of the Atom

Total Marks: 20 | Time: 50 Minutes

Section A: Very Short Answer Type (2 Questions × 2 Marks = 4 Marks)

Q1. An atom of an element is represented as . Calculate the number of protons,


electrons, and neutrons present in this atom. (2 Marks)

Q2. Write the electronic configuration of an Oxygen atom (Atomic Number = 8). Draw its
atomic structure showing the distribution of electrons in different shells. (2 Marks)

Section B: Short Answer Type (2 Questions × 3 Marks = 6 Marks)

Q4. Explain J.J. Thomson’s model of an atom. Write one major limitation of this model. (3
Marks)

Q5. An atom of element 'X' has a mass number of 31 and contains 16 neutrons.
(a) Calculate the atomic number of element 'X'.
(b) Write its electronic configuration (in K, L, M shells).
(c) Draw the geometric diagram of this atom showing the nucleus and the arrangement of
electrons in its energy shells. (3 Marks)

Section C: Long Answer Type (2 Questions × 5 Marks = 10 Marks)

Q7. Rutherford conducted the alpha-particle scattering experiment to understand atomic


structure.
(a) Why did he select a gold foil for this experiment? (1 Mark)
(b) Write any two major observations of this experiment. (2 Marks)
(c) Write any two conclusions drawn from these observations regarding the structure of the
atom. (2 Marks)

Q8. (a) State any three postulates of Neils Bohr’s model of an atom. (3 Marks)

(b) Define isotopes. Write any two applications of isotopes in the medical or industrial fields.
(2 Marks)

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