An alpha particle is also known as

  • A
    subatomic particle
  • B
    a doubly-charged helium ion
  • C
    an unionised helium atom
  • D
    a neutral particle

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Dalton's atomic theory successfully explained which of the following laws?
$(i)$ Law of conservation of mass
$(ii)$ Law of constant composition
$(iii)$ Law of radioactivity
$(iv)$ Law of multiple proportion

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$(a)$ Name the element he selected for this purpose.
$(b)$ Which subatomic particle was used by him?
$(c)$ What was the drawback of Rutherford's model of the atom?

Which of the $Na^+$ and $He$ has completely filled $K$ and $L$ shells? Give a reason to support your answer.

Write the symbols of two isotopes of uranium.

Answer the following in one line or one word:
$(a)$ Who discovered the neutron?
$(b)$ On the basis of Thomson's model of an atom,explain how the atom is neutral as a whole.
$(c)$ What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the outermost shell of an atom?
$(d)$ What term is assigned to the atoms of different elements having the same atomic mass but different atomic numbers?
$(e)$ How many neutrons are present in a hydrogen atom?

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