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Atoms and Molecules (9 Science)

Atoms are the smallest units of elements that retain chemical properties, while molecules are combinations of atoms. Understanding atomic structure and che

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Atoms and Molecules MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Q1. Who proposed the Dalton's atomic theory?

  1. Rutherford
  2. John Dalton ✓ (correct)
  3. Thomson
  4. Bohr

Q2. The mass number of an atom is equal to:

  1. Number of protons
  2. Number of electrons
  3. Number of protons + neutrons ✓ (correct)
  4. Number of electrons + neutrons

Q3. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of Oxygen (O)?

  1. 2, 4
  2. 2, 6 ✓ (correct)
  3. 2, 8
  4. 8, 2

Q4. The molecular mass of CO2 is approximately:

  1. 28
  2. 32
  3. 44 ✓ (correct)
  4. 64

Q5. An ion with a positive charge is called:

  1. Anion
  2. Cation ✓ (correct)
  3. Radical
  4. Atom

Q6. The atomic mass unit is defined as:

  1. 1/12 of carbon-12 mass ✓ (correct)
  2. Mass of proton
  3. Mass of electron
  4. 1/16 of oxygen mass

Q7. The formula for common salt is:

  1. Na2Cl
  2. NaCl ✓ (correct)
  3. Na2Cl2
  4. NaCl2

Q8. Which of the following is a diatomic molecule?

  1. O3
  2. P4
  3. H2 ✓ (correct)
  4. S8

Q9. The valency of oxygen in most compounds is:

  1. 1
  2. 2 ✓ (correct)
  3. 3
  4. 4

Q10. The molar mass of H2SO4 is approximately:

  1. 96
  2. 98 ✓ (correct)
  3. 100
  4. 102

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between atoms and molecules?

An atom is the smallest unit of an element, while a molecule is a combination of atoms bonded together.

How is the atomic mass of an element determined?

The atomic mass is the weighted average of the masses of all naturally occurring isotopes of that element.

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