Physics – Atomic and Nuclear Physics

1. Which term is used for atomic forms in an element that has different masses?

  1. Ion
  2. Molecule
  3. Cation
  4. Isotopes
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Answer: Option D. Isotopes

2. What is equivalent to 1 atomic mass unit?

  1. One-twelfth of the mass of a helium atom
  2. One-twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom
  3. The total weight of a proton
  4. Half the weight of a neutron
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Answer: Option B. One-twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom

3. What gives us information about an atom’s mass number?

  1. Total number of Electrons
  2. “Atomic Number” of an element
  3. “Valency” of an atom
  4. Total number of Protons and Neutrons in its nucleus
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Answer: Option D. Total number of Protons and Neutrons in its nucleus

4. Which element has Tritium as one of its isotopes?

  1. Hydrogen
  2. Helium
  3. Carbon
  4. Oxygen
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Answer: Option A. Hydrogen

5. Which among the following equals 1 atomic mass unit?

  1. 1.67377 x 10^-17 kilogram
  2. 1.67377 x 10^-31 kilogram
  3. 1.67377 x 10^-27 kilogram
  4. 1.67377 x 10^-23 kilogram
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Answer: Option C. 1.67377 x 10^-27 kilogram