Structure of Atom - Practice Paper 1 (40 Marks)
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
1. What happens to the energy of an electron as it moves to higher orbits in Bohr's model?
(a) Decreases
(b) Increases
(c) Remains constant
(d) Zero
2. The charge/mass ratio of the electron was determined by:
(a) Millikan
(b) Rutherford
(c) J.J. Thomson
(d) Bohr
3. Which subatomic particle has no charge?
(a) Electron
(b) Proton
(c) Neutron
(d) Positron
4. Which of the following experiments led to the discovery of the electron?
(a) Gold foil experiment
(b) Oil drop experiment
(c) Cathode ray discharge tube experiment
(d) X-ray diffraction
5. What is the value of Planck's constant?
(a) 6.022 x 10^-23 Js
(b) 3.00 x 10^8 m/s
(c) 6.626 x 10^-34 Js
(d) 1.602 x 10^-19 C
Section B: Assertion-Reason Based Questions (1 mark each)
1. Assertion: Electrons revolve around the nucleus in specific orbits.
Reason: The angular momentum of electrons is quantized.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
2. Assertion: Rutherford's model explains the stability of the atom.
Reason: Electrons radiate energy while revolving.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
3. Assertion: Photoelectric effect supports particle nature of light.
Reason: Light exhibits interference and diffraction.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
4. Assertion: Neutrons are found in all atoms.
Reason: Neutrons have a charge equal to that of protons.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Section C: Short Answer Type Questions (2 marks each)
1. Define atomic number and mass number.
2. What are isotopes and isobars? Give one example of each.
3. Explain Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
4. What is the significance of the principal quantum number?
Section D: Long Answer Type Questions (5 marks each)
1. Describe Rutherford's experiment and its conclusions. What were the drawbacks of his model?
2. Explain Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom and how it accounts for the stability of the atom and
line spectra.
Section E: Case Study Based Questions (5 marks each)
1. Case Study 1:
A student performed a cathode ray experiment using a gas discharge tube. When a high voltage
was applied, a glow was observed behind the anode. Answer the following:
(a) What type of rays were produced?
(b) What was concluded about the charge and nature of the particles?
(c) How did this lead to the discovery of a fundamental particle?
(d) What is the charge and mass of this particle?
2. Case Study 2:
During the investigation of photoelectric effect, it was observed that when light of a specific
frequency was shone on a metal surface, electrons were ejected. Based on this:
(a) Explain the photoelectric effect.
(b) What conclusion did Einstein draw from the experiment?
(c) How did this support the quantum theory?
(d) What is the significance of threshold frequency?
