WORKSHEET D
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Worksheet D – Subatomic Particles
Chapter: Structure of the Atom
Time: 45 Minutes Marks: 25
Q1.
Name the three subatomic particles of an atom. State their respective symbols, charges, and
locations in an atom.
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Q2.
Who discovered the following?
(a) Electron (b) Proton (c) Neutron
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Q3.
What are the relative masses and charges of electron, proton, and neutron? Express their masses in
atomic mass units (u).
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Q4.
What is meant by the atomic number (Z) and the mass number (A) of an element?
Write their mathematical relationship with the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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Q5.
Calculate the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the following:
(a) ¹²₆C (b) ²⁴₁₂Mg (c) ³⁵₁₇Cl
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Q6.
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Define the term isotopes and isobars with one example of each.
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Q7.
Which subatomic particle determines:
(a) The identity of an element?
(b) The chemical behaviour of an atom?
(c) The isotopic form of an element?
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Q8.
If the atomic number of an element is 9 and its mass number is 19, calculate the number of protons,
electrons, and neutrons.
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Q9.
Explain why an atom is electrically neutral.
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Q10.
State any two points of difference between an electron and a proton.
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End of Worksheet D
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