The Atomic number of Nitrogen is 15. This tells us that there are:
A. 15 Neutrons in the atom
B. 15 Protons in the atom
C. 15 Electrons in the atom
D. That is weighs 15 daltons
If the atomic mass of an element is 16 and the atomic number is 8, this indicates that this element has:
A. 8 protons and 8 neutrons
B. 8 protons and 8 electrons
C. 8 protons only
D. 8 neutrons and 8 electrons
Carbon is an element that is the basis for all life on the planet. Carbon is unique in that it can form up to _____________ bonds with many differnet types of elements.
A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. 4
Which of the following are the main elements found in living organisms?
A. Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Sulfur
B. Sulfur, Oxygen, Iodine, Hydrogen and Carbon
C. Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen
D. Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Carbon and Chlorine
An Elements chemical properties (i.e. what determine if it will bond or not) is determined by:
A. the number and position of its protons
B. the number and position of its neutrons
C. the number and position of its electrons
A Valence electron is:
A. an electron in the inner most energy shell of an atom
B. an electron that is involved in bonding with other atoms
C. an electron that is excited