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Nuclear structure (protons/neutrons/isotopes)

Physics · Nuclear & particle physics

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About this practice set

Nuclear structure (protons/neutrons/isotopes) is a Physics quiz (Nuclear & particle physics) with 26 multiple-choice questions. Pick an answer and read the explanation that follows.

What you will be asked

  • The nucleus contains:
  • Isotopes of an element differ in:
  • The atomic number is the number of:
  • The mass number is:
  • Nuclides with the same mass number but different elements are:
  • A neutral atom has atomic number 54 and mass number 132. How many electrons does it have?
  • A nucleus has mass number 34 and contains 18 neutrons. How many protons does it contain?
  • A nucleus has mass number 25 and contains 13 neutrons. How many protons does it contain?

…and 18 more.