Atomic Structure Practice

8 problems · instant feedback · full explanations

Everything about an atom's identity and mass comes down to counting three particles. These eight problems drill atomic number, mass number, and isotopes until the relationships feel automatic.

Q1.

Which subatomic particle carries a negative charge?

Multiple choice · Beginner

Q2.

How many neutrons are in a carbon-14 atom?

Numerical answer · Easy

Q3.

The atomic number of oxygen is:

Multiple choice · Beginner

Q4.

Isotopes of the same element have the same number of protons.

True / False · Beginner

Q5.

The mass number of an atom equals the number of:

Multiple choice · Easy

Q6.

How many electrons does a neutral calcium atom (Z = 20) have?

Numerical answer · Easy

Q7.

A neutral atom always has equal numbers of protons and electrons.

True / False · Beginner

Q8.

Which of these species has exactly 10 electrons?

Multiple choice · Easy