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Quiz: Calculating Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons in Atoms and Ions

Edexcel GCSE Chemistry

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Building on what you've learned about atoms and their structure, let's test your knowledge of calculating protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms and ions!

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What is the number of protons in an atom determined by?

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Which of the following are true about neutrons? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} of an atom is calculated by adding the number of protons and {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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An atom has an atomic number of 8 and a mass number of 16. How many neutrons does it have?

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What is the charge of an atom with 3 protons, 4 neutrons, and 2 electrons?

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Which of the following are true for a neutral atom? (Select all that apply)

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An ion forms when an atom gains or loses {{blank0}}. If it gains electrons, it becomes {{blank1}} charged.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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An ion has 12 protons and 10 electrons. What is its charge?

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