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State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite the correct form of statements.

The K-shell of an atom can hold a maximum of 32 electrons.

Important Questions on Atomic Structure

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State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite the correct form of statements.

The nucleus of an atom is positively charged.

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State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite the correct form of statements.

J J Thomson discovered the neutrons.

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 State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite the correct form of statements.

 The atomic number of calcium is 20. So, its electronic configuration is 2,8,8,2.

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State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite the correct form of statements.

A chloride ion is positively charged.

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Give reasons for the following. During Rutherford's α-particle scattering experiment most alpha particles passed straight through the gold foil.
 
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Give reasons for the following. The number of electrons is not added while calculating the mass number of an element.
 
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Look at the diagram given below and answer the following questions:

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Name the particles used by Rutherford, for this experiment.

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Look at the diagram given below and answer the following questions:

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What is the nature of charge on these particles, positive or negative?