Bellringer for Monday 5-18-20

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2 questions

1

Which of the following is defined as an element’s atomic number?

a  Number of electron shells in each atom

b  Number of protons contained in each atom

c  Number of neutrons contained in each atom

d  Number of nuclei contained in each atom

f  The atom has a net positive charge. 

g  The atom has a net negative charge. 

h  The atom has a neutral charge. 

j  The electrical charges do not balance.

Which of the following is defined as an element’s atomic number?

a  Number of electron shells in each atom

b  Number of protons contained in each atom

c  Number of neutrons contained in each atom

d  Number of nuclei contained in each atom

Which of the following statements about this atom is TRUE?

f  The atom has a net positive charge. 

g  The atom has a net negative charge. 

h  The atom has a neutral charge. 

j  The electrical charges do not balance.