Test Bank For Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 5th Edition By Bauman
Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Microbiology
2.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Which of the following does not contribute significantly to the mass of an atom?
A) electron
B) neutron
C) element
D) proton
E) isotope
Answer: A
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Atoms
Learning Outcome: 2.2
2) Matter composed of a single type of atom is known as a(n)
A) element.
B) mineral.
C) molecule.
D) compound.
E) electron.
Answer: A
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Atoms
Learning Outcome: 2.1
3) A stable atom has ________ in its valence shell.
A) 4 electrons
B) 2 neutrons
C) 8 electrons
D) 8 protons
E) 10 electrons
Answer: C
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Chemical Bonds
Learning Outcome: 2.5
4) Which parts of the atoms interact in a chemical reaction?
A) protons
B) neutrons
C) ions
D) electrons
E) isotopes
Answer: D
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Chemical Bonds
Learning Outcome: 2.5
5)
The atomic mass of this stable isotope atom (Figure 2.1) is
A) 4.
B) 6.
C) 10.
D) 12.
E) cannot be determined from the available information
Answer: D
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Atoms
Learning Outcome: 2.3
6) The valence of an atom represents its
A) ability to interact with other atoms.
B) electronegativity.
C) radioactivity.
D) ability to attract electrons.
E) ability to interact with water.
Answer: A
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Chemical Bonds
Learning Outcome: 2.5
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