Quiz for:
Overview of Atomic Theory and Isotopes

Question 1

What distinguishes heavy isotopes such as carbon-13?

Question 2

Which type of bonding involves the exchange of electrons to form ions?

Question 3

What property of hydrogen makes it unique among elements?

Question 4

What is the primary difference between stable and radiogenic isotopes?

Question 5

Which isotope of hydrogen is used as a tracer in nuclear reactions due to its short half-life?

Question 6

What is atomic mass primarily composed of?

Question 7

How do isotopes of an element differ from each other?

Question 8

Why are isotopes important in scientific research?

Question 9

Why is the number of naturally occurring elements on Earth debated to be 96-98?

Question 10

What is the difference in charge between protons and electrons?

Question 11

What role do neutrons play in the structure of an atom?

Question 12

How do covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds?

Question 13

Which atomic particle is responsible for the mass defect in atoms?

Question 14

What is the approximate number of naturally occurring stable isotopes?

Question 15

What is the significance of E=mc² in atomic theory?

Question 16

What defines the identity of an element?