Atomic Structure and Nuclei MCQs for HTET 2023 - Practice Questions and Answers

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1.      What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element?

A.      Proton

B.      Neutron

C.      Atom

D.     Molecule

 

2.      Which subatomic particle is found outside the nucleus of an atom?

A.      Proton

B.      Neutron

C.      Electron

D.     Nucleon

 

3.      What is the atomic number of an element?

A.      The total number of electrons in the element

B.      The total number of protons in the element

C.      The sum of protons and neutrons in the element

D.     The number of electrons in the outermost shell of the element

 

4.      Which part of an atom is responsible for its chemical behavior and bonding with other atoms?

A.      Protons

B.      Neutrons

C.      Electrons

D.     Nucleus

 

5.      What is the chemical symbol for the element oxygen?

A.      O

B.      Ox

C.      Oxg

D.     Oz

 

6.      How many electrons can occupy the first energy level (shell) of an atom?

A.      2

B.      4

C.      6

D.     8

 

7.      When two hydrogen atoms bond together to form a hydrogen molecule (H2), what type of bond is formed?

A.      Ionic bond

B.      Covalent bond

C.      Metallic bond

D.     Hydrogen bond

 

8.      What is the total number of electrons in a neutral carbon atom (atomic number 6)?

A.      2

B.      4

C.      6

D.     12

 

9.      Which of the following elements has the highest atomic number?

A.      Hydrogen (H)

B.      Helium (He)

C.      Lithium (Li)

D.     Neon (Ne)

 

10.  What is the name of the particle that is made up of two or more atoms bonded together?

A.      Molecule

B.      Ion

C.      Electron

D.     Isotope

11.  What is the term for a group of atoms bonded together that carries a net electric charge?

A.      Molecule

B.      Compound

C.      Ion

D.     Element

 

12.  Which of the following subatomic particles is found in the nucleus of an atom?

A.      Electrons

B.      Protons

C.      Neutrons

D.     Isotopes

 

13.  What is the atomic mass of an atom?

A.      The number of protons in the nucleus

B.      The sum of protons and electrons in the atom

C.      The mass of the nucleus

D.     The average mass of the isotopes of the element

 

14.  Which element is the most abundant in Earth's crust?

A.      Oxygen

B.      Carbon

C.      Hydrogen

D.     Nitrogen

 

15.  How many electrons can occupy the second energy level (shell) of an atom?

A.      2

B.      4

C.      6

D.     8

 

16.  What is the chemical symbol for the element sodium?

A.      So

B.      Na

C.      Sd

D.     Sn

 

17.  What is the charge of a proton?

A.      Positive

B.      Negative

C.      Neutral

D.     Variable

 

18.  Which element is often used as a radioactive tracer in medical imaging?

A.      Carbon

B.      Uranium

C.      Technetium

D.     Silicon

 

19.  What is the term for an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons and has a net electric charge?

A.      Molecule

B.      Element

C.      Ion

D.     Neutron

 

20.  What is the chemical formula of water (H2O)?

A.      H

B.      HO

C.      H2

D.     O2

21.  What is the chemical formula of methane, a common hydrocarbon?

A.      CH2

B.      CH3

C.      CH4

D.     CH5

 

22.  Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

A.      Oxygen

B.      Hydrogen

C.      Neon

D.     Carbon

 

23.  In the periodic table, elements in the same group (vertical column) have:

A.      The same atomic number

B.      The same atomic mass

C.      Similar chemical properties

D.     The same number of protons

 

24.  What is the chemical symbol for the element potassium?

A.      K

B.      Po

C.      Pt

D.     P

 

25.  Which subatomic particle carries a negative charge?

A.      Proton

B.      Neutron

C.      Electron

D.     Nucleon

 

26.  How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?

A.      1

B.      2

C.      4

D.     6

 

27.  Which element is essential for all known forms of life on Earth and is a key component of organic molecules?

A.      Nitrogen

B.      Carbon

C.      Silicon

D.     Iron

 

28.  What is the term for a molecule composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom?

A.      Hydrogen dioxide

B.      Hydrogen oxide

C.      Oxygen hydroxide

D.     Water

 

29.  Which subatomic particle is responsible for chemical reactions and forms chemical bonds between atoms?

A.      Proton

B.      Neutron

C.      Electron

D.     Nucleon

 

30.  What is the total number of electrons in the outermost energy level (shell) of a noble gas?

A.      0

B.      2

C.      6

D.     8

31.  What is nuclear fusion?

A.      The splitting of heavy nuclei into lighter nuclei

B.      The combining of light nuclei to form heavier nuclei

C.      The emission of alpha particles from a nucleus

D.     The radioactive decay of a nucleus

 

32.  Which process powers the sun and other stars, primarily through the fusion of hydrogen nuclei?

A.      Nuclear fission

B.      Nuclear decay

C.      Nuclear transmutation

D.     Nuclear chain reaction

 

33.  What is the minimum temperature and pressure required for nuclear fusion to occur in stars like the sun?

A.      0°C and atmospheric pressure

B.      Millions of degrees Celsius and high pressure

C.      Room temperature and low pressure

D.     Absolute zero temperature and vacuum conditions

 

34.  In nuclear fusion, which element is typically used as fuel for experimental fusion reactors on Earth?

A.      Hydrogen

B.      Helium

C.      Uranium

D.     Carbon

 

35.  Which nuclear fusion reaction is the primary process in stars like the sun, where hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium nuclei?

A.      Deuterium-tritium fusion

B.      Proton-proton fusion

C.      Carbon-nitrogen-oxygen (CNO) cycle

D.     Uranium-plutonium fusion

 

36.  In a controlled nuclear fusion reaction, what is the key challenge scientists are currently facing?

A.      Achieving the extremely high temperatures and pressures required

B.      Containing the fusion reaction without losing energy

C.      Finding a sustainable source of hydrogen fuel

D.     Reducing the emission of harmful radiation

 

37.  Which fusion process involves the combination of deuterium and tritium nuclei to release energy?

A.      Proton-proton fusion

B.      Carbon-nitrogen-oxygen (CNO) cycle

C.      Deuterium-deuterium fusion

D.     Deuterium-tritium fusion

 

38.  What is the main advantage of nuclear fusion over nuclear fission as a potential future energy source?

A.      Fusion produces less radioactive waste

B.      Fusion reactions are easier to control

C.      Fusion reactors are smaller in size

D.     Fusion does not require fuel

 

39.  Which international experimental fusion project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of nuclear fusion as a clean and sustainable energy source?

A.      ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)

B.      CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

C.      LHC (Large Hadron Collider)

D.     Hubble Space Telescope

 

40.  In a nuclear fusion reaction, what is the product when two deuterium nuclei (2H) fuse together?

A.      Helium-3 (3He)

B.      Helium-4 (4He)

C.      Tritium (3H)

D.     Neutron (n)

41.  Which fusion reaction is considered a "clean" fusion process, producing helium-4 (4He) as a product and releasing a significant amount of energy?

A.      Deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion

B.      Deuterium-deuterium (D-D) fusion

C.      Proton-proton (P-P) fusion

D.     Carbon-carbon (C-C) fusion

 

42.  What is the primary challenge in achieving nuclear fusion on Earth for energy production?

A.      Containing the extremely high temperatures required

B.      Finding a stable source of tritium fuel

C.      Avoiding the production of radioactive waste

D.     Reducing the cost of fusion reactors

 

43.  Which region of the sun is primarily responsible for the nuclear fusion reactions that power it?

A.      Photosphere

B.      Chromosphere

C.      Corona

D.     Core

 

44.  In a fusion reactor, what is the role of magnetic confinement techniques like tokamaks and stellarators?

A.      Controlling the rate of fusion reactions

B.      Cooling the plasma inside the reactor

C.      Containing the high-energy neutrons produced

D.     Preventing the plasma from coming into contact with the reactor walls

 

45.  What is the minimum temperature (in degrees Celsius) required for deuterium-tritium fusion to occur in a controlled fusion reactor?

A.      1,000°C

B.      10,000°C

C.      100,000°C

D.     1,000,000°C

 

46.  Which of the following elements is a common fuel for nuclear fusion experiments and has the advantage of being relatively abundant and easily extracted?

A.      Helium

B.      Deuterium

C.      Tritium

D.     Uranium

 

47.  In a fusion reaction, what is the primary source of energy release?

A.      Conversion of electrons into positrons

B.      Conversion of protons into neutrons

C.      Conversion of mass into energy (E=mc²)

D.     Conversion of neutrons into protons

 

48.  What is the primary disadvantage of nuclear fusion compared to other energy sources such as nuclear fission and fossil fuels?

A.      High greenhouse gas emissions

B.      Limited fuel availability

C.      Radioactive waste production

D.     Inability to generate electricity

 

49.  Which type of nuclear fusion reaction is believed to power the later stages of a massive star's life, leading to a supernova explosion?

A.      Deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion

B.      Carbon-carbon (C-C) fusion

C.      Oxygen-oxygen (O-O) fusion

D.     Helium-helium (He-He) fusion

 

50.  What is the term for the process by which nuclear fusion in a star's core balances the gravitational force trying to collapse the star?

A.      Stellar equilibrium

B.      Nuclear synthesis

C.      Thermonuclear reaction

D.     Gravitational collapse

51.  Which element is often used as a "trigger" in nuclear fusion bombs (thermonuclear bombs) to generate the extremely high temperatures and pressures required for fusion reactions?

A.      Hydrogen

B.      Helium

C.      Lithium

D.     Carbon

 

52.  Which of the following is a commonly used method to achieve the high temperature and pressure conditions necessary for nuclear fusion on Earth?

A.      Magnetic confinement

B.      Gravitational compression

C.      Chemical combustion

D.     Radioactive decay

 

53.  What is the primary advantage of using deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion as a fuel in experimental fusion reactors?

A.      It requires lower temperatures and pressures

B.      It produces less radiation

C.      It generates a higher energy output

D.     It is easier to control

 

54.  Which fusion reaction has the potential to produce helium-3 (3He) as one of its products, which is considered a valuable fuel for future fusion reactors?

A.      Deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion

B.      Deuterium-deuterium (D-D) fusion

C.      Proton-proton (P-P) fusion

D.     Carbon-carbon (C-C) fusion

 

55.  In the context of nuclear fusion, what does "plasma" refer to?

A.      A state of matter consisting of a gas-like mixture of ions and electrons

B.      A type of radioactive decay

C.      A high-energy electromagnetic radiation

D.     A subatomic particle

 

56.  What is the term for the minimum energy required for two atomic nuclei to overcome the electrostatic repulsion and come close enough for nuclear fusion to occur?

A.      Coulomb barrier

B.      Fusion threshold

C.      Energy threshold

D.     Critical mass

 

57.  In a controlled nuclear fusion reaction, which element is used to surround and contain the high-temperature plasma to prevent it from coming into contact with the reactor walls?

A.      Copper

B.      Lead

C.      Beryllium

D.     Magnetic fields

 

58.  What is the name of the international experimental fusion reactor project located in France, aimed at demonstrating the feasibility of nuclear fusion for energy production?

A.      IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)

B.      CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

C.      ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)

D.     NIF (National Ignition Facility)

 

59.  Which type of nuclear fusion is believed to be responsible for the energy production in the early universe, shortly after the Big Bang?

A.      Deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion

B.      Proton-proton (P-P) fusion

C.      Helium-helium (He-He) fusion

D.     Carbon-carbon (C-C) fusion

 

60.  What is the primary advantage of nuclear fusion as a potential future energy source compared to fossil fuels?

A.      Fusion produces less carbon dioxide emissions

B.      Fusion is currently more cost-effective

C.      Fusion reactors are smaller in size

D.     Fusion does not require any special fuel

61.  What is the primary purpose of a nuclear reactor?

A.      To produce electricity

B.      To store radioactive materials

C.      To generate natural gas

D.     To extract minerals from the Earth

 

62.  Which element is commonly used as fuel in most nuclear reactors?

A.      Hydrogen

B.      Uranium

C.      Aluminum

D.     Gold

 

63.  In a nuclear reactor, what is the function of control rods?

A.      To generate electricity

B.      To cool down the reactor core

C.      To absorb neutrons and control the rate of the nuclear reaction

D.     To shield the reactor from radiation

 

64.  What type of nuclear reaction occurs in most nuclear reactors to generate heat?

A.      Nuclear fusion

B.      Nuclear fission

C.      Nuclear transmutation

D.     Nuclear decay

 

65.  Which of the following is not a component of a typical pressurized water reactor (PWR)?

A.      Reactor core

B.      Steam generator

C.      Control room

D.     Turbine generator

 

66.  What is the purpose of the coolant in a nuclear reactor?

A.      To provide radiation shielding

B.      To absorb excess neutrons

C.      To transfer heat from the reactor core to a heat exchanger

D.     To control the reactor's electrical output

 

67.  Which of the following materials is commonly used as a moderator in some nuclear reactors to slow down neutrons?

A.      Lead

B.      Graphite

C.      Plutonium

D.     Copper

 

68.  What is the function of the containment structure in a nuclear power plant?

A.      To house the control room

B.      To store spent nuclear fuel

C.      To shield against radiation and contain potential releases of radioactive materials

D.     To generate electricity

 

69.  In a boiling water reactor (BWR), what is the state of the coolant as it exits the reactor core?

A.      Liquid water

B.      Steam

C.      Solid ice

D.     Gas

 

70.  Which organization is responsible for regulating nuclear reactors and ensuring their safety in the United States?

A.      NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

B.      EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

C.      FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

D.     NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)

71.  What is the primary coolant used in a pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR)?

A.      Water

B.      Heavy water (deuterium oxide)

C.      Graphite

D.     Liquid sodium

 

72.  Which of the following reactor types does not use a moderator to slow down neutrons?

A.      Pressurized water reactor (PWR)

B.      Boiling water reactor (BWR)

C.      Fast breeder reactor (FBR)

D.     Pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR)

 

73.  In a nuclear reactor, what is the purpose of the control room?

A.      To store spent nuclear fuel

B.      To house the reactor core

C.      To control and monitor reactor operations

D.     To serve as a cooling system

 

74.  Which of the following elements can serve as a fuel in breeder reactors, producing more fissile material than it consumes?

A.      Uranium-235 (U-235)

B.      Plutonium-239 (Pu-239)

C.      Thorium-232 (Th-232)

D.     Neptunium-239 (Np-239)

 

75.  What is the primary advantage of a fast breeder reactor (FBR) over other reactor types?

A.      Higher thermal efficiency

B.      Lower radiation levels

C.      Reduced risk of nuclear accidents

D.     Production of additional fissile material

 

76.  In a pressurized water reactor (PWR), what is the purpose of the steam generator?

A.      To moderate neutrons

B.      To store nuclear fuel

C.      To transfer heat from the primary coolant to the secondary coolant

D.     To control reactor temperature

 

77.  Which of the following materials is used as a fuel cladding in some nuclear reactors to prevent the release of fission products?

A.      Aluminum

B.      Stainless steel

C.      Zirconium

D.     Lead

 

78.  What type of nuclear reactor design relies on natural convection for coolant circulation, eliminating the need for pumps?

A.      Pressurized water reactor (PWR)

B.      Boiling water reactor (BWR)

C.      Advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGCR)

D.     Molten salt reactor (MSR)

 

79.  What is the primary function of control rods in a nuclear reactor?

A.      To absorb neutrons and control the rate of the nuclear reaction

B.      To generate electricity

C.      To shield against radiation

D.     To cool down the reactor core

 

80.  Which organization provides international guidelines and safety standards for nuclear reactors and nuclear energy use?

A.      IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)

B.      NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

C.      UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)

D.     WHO (World Health Organization)

81.  What is the primary source of energy in stars like the Sun?

A.      Nuclear fission

B.      Nuclear transmutation

C.      Nuclear fusion

D.     Nuclear decay

 

82.  In nuclear fusion, which isotopes of hydrogen are commonly used as fuel in experimental fusion reactors?

A.      Hydrogen-1 (H-1) and hydrogen-2 (H-2)

B.      Hydrogen-2 (H-2) and hydrogen-3 (H-3)

C.      Hydrogen-2 (H-2) and helium-4 (He-4)

D.     Hydrogen-1 (H-1) and helium-4 (He-4)

 

83.  Which element is used as a "trigger" in some nuclear fusion reactions to initiate the process by providing the necessary energy and temperature?

A.      Hydrogen

B.      Deuterium

C.      Lithium

D.     Helium

 

84.  What is the primary advantage of nuclear fusion as a potential future energy source compared to nuclear fission?

A.      Fusion produces less radioactive waste

B.      Fusion reactors are smaller in size

C.      Fusion requires less fuel

D.     Fusion does not produce heat

 

85.  In a controlled nuclear fusion reaction, what is the critical temperature required for hydrogen nuclei to overcome the electrostatic repulsion and fuse?

A.      Millions of degrees Celsius

B.      Thousands of degrees Celsius

C.      Room temperature

D.     Absolute zero

 

86.  Which international project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of nuclear fusion as a clean and sustainable energy source?

A.      CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

B.      ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)

C.      NIF (National Ignition Facility)

D.     LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory)

 

87.  What is the primary product of the nuclear fusion reaction between two deuterium nuclei (2H) in a deuterium-deuterium (D-D) fusion reaction?

A.      Helium-3 (3He)

B.      Helium-4 (4He)

C.      Tritium (3H)

D.     Neutron (n)

 

88.  In a tokamak, which method is used to confine and control the high-temperature plasma required for nuclear fusion?

A.      Magnetic confinement

B.      Gravitational compression

C.      Electromagnetic radiation

D.     Chemical reactions

 

89.  What is the term for the process by which nuclear fusion in stars balances the gravitational force trying to collapse them?

A.      Stellar equilibrium

B.      Nuclear synthesis

C.      Thermonuclear reaction

D.     Gravitational collapse

 

90.  Which type of nuclear fusion reaction is believed to occur in the early stages of a massive star's life, leading to the formation of heavier elements?

A.      Deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion

B.      Helium-helium (He-He) fusion

C.      Carbon-carbon (C-C) fusion

D.     Oxygen-oxygen (O-O) fusion

91.  Which of the following elements is often used as a blanket material in nuclear fusion reactors to breed tritium (T-3) from lithium (Li-6)?

A.      Hydrogen

B.      Helium

C.      Deuterium

D.     Boron

 

92.  In a magnetic confinement fusion reactor, what is the primary role of the magnetic field?

A.      To generate electricity

B.      To cool down the plasma

C.      To prevent radiation

D.     To confine and control the high-temperature plasma

 

93.  What is the name of the process in which a magnetic field squeezes and heats the plasma to the conditions required for nuclear fusion?

A.      Magnetic compression

B.      Magnetic confinement

C.      Magnetic shielding

D.     Magnetic shielding

 

94.  Which of the following nuclear fusion reactions is considered the most promising for future practical energy production due to its relatively lower temperature and abundance of fuel?

A.      Deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion

B.      Deuterium-deuterium (D-D) fusion

C.      Proton-proton (P-P) fusion

D.     Carbon-carbon (C-C) fusion

 

95.  What is the term for the state of matter that occurs at extremely high temperatures when electrons are stripped from atomic nuclei, resulting in a mixture of ions and electrons?

A.      Plasma

B.      Gas

C.      Solid

D.     Liquid

 

96.  Which organization oversees the development of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a large-scale fusion project?

A.      IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)

B.      UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)

C.      WHO (World Health Organization)

D.     CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

 

97.  What is the primary advantage of nuclear fusion over fossil fuels as an energy source?

A.      Lower fuel costs

B.      Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

C.      Simplicity of technology

D.     Higher energy density

 

98.  In a nuclear fusion reaction, what is the result of the conversion of mass into energy, as described by Einstein's equation E=mc²?

A.      Release of gamma rays

B.      Production of neutrons

C.      Formation of new elements

D.     Generation of heat

 

99.  Which element is commonly used as a moderator in some experimental fusion reactors to slow down fast neutrons?

A.      Graphite

B.      Beryllium

C.      Lead

D.     Aluminum

 

100.                      What is the potential drawback of using deuterium-tritium (D-T) fusion as a fuel in practical fusion reactors?

A.      Radioactive waste production

B.      Difficulty in achieving the required temperatures

C.      High cost of tritium production

D.     Limited availability of tritium

 

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