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Class 9 Science - Atoms & Molecules | Valence Shells & Electrons

Worksheet

Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the charge of an electron? a) Positive


b) Negative
c) Neutral
d) Both positive and negative
2. Which of the following particles is present in the nucleus of an atom? a) Electron
b) Proton
c) Neutron
d) Both b and c
3. Valence electrons are located in: a) The first shell of the atom
b) The outermost shell of the atom
c) The nucleus
d) The innermost shell of the atom
4. The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the first shell
(K-shell) of an atom is: a) 2
b) 4
c) 8
d) 18
5. Which element has an atomic number of 8 and therefore 6 electrons in its valence
shell? a) Nitrogen
b) Oxygen
c) Carbon
d) Fluorine

Part B: Fill in the Blanks

1. The center of an atom is called the __________.


2. Electrons revolve around the nucleus in specific energy levels called __________.
3. The first shell (K-shell) can hold a maximum of __________ electrons.
4. Valence electrons are the electrons present in the __________ shell of an atom.
5. An atom is considered stable if its outermost shell has __________ electrons.

Part C: True or False

1. Electrons have a positive charge.


2. The valence shell of an atom determines its chemical reactivity.
3. Protons and neutrons are located in the electron cloud of an atom.
4. The octet rule states that atoms are most stable when their outermost shell has 8
electrons.
5. The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus.

Part D: Match the Following


Column A Column B

1. K-shell a) 2 electrons

2. L-shell b) Number of protons

3. Valence c) Atomic number 6


electrons

4. Atomic number d) Electrons in outermost


shell

5. Carbon e) 8 electrons

Part E: Short Answer Questions

1. Define valence electrons.


Explain why valence electrons are important for the chemical reactivity of an atom.
2. What is the relationship between the atomic number of an element and the number
of electrons in a neutral atom?
3. Why is helium (He) considered a stable atom even though it only has 2 electrons?
4. What is the octet rule?
How does it apply to atoms forming chemical bonds?
5. Explain how to determine the number of valence electrons in an element by using
its atomic number.

Part F: Numerical Problems

1. Electron Distribution in an Atom: The atomic number of an element is 11.


○ Find the electron configuration of the element using the 2n² rule.
○ Identify which shell contains the valence electrons.
2. Hint: The 2n² rule determines the number of electrons in each shell where nnn is the
shell number (1 for K, 2 for L, etc.).
3. Valence Electrons and Reactivity: Magnesium has an atomic number of 12.
○ Find the number of valence electrons.
○ Will magnesium lose or gain electrons to achieve stability, and how many?
4. Determining Atomic Structure:
○ An atom has 17 protons and 18 neutrons in its nucleus.
○ How many electrons does it have in its neutral state?
○ What is its electron configuration, and how many valence electrons does it
possess?

Part G: Application Questions

1. Explain the importance of the valence shell in chemical bonding.


How do elements in Group 1 of the periodic table behave in terms of losing or gaining
electrons?
2. Why are noble gases considered chemically inert?
Discuss how their valence electrons affect their reactivity.
3. Describe how ionic bonds are formed using the example of sodium (Na) and
chlorine (Cl).
What happens to their valence electrons during this process?

Part H: Diagrams

1. Draw the Bohr model of the following elements: a) Hydrogen (H)


b) Carbon (C)
c) Oxygen (O)
2. Using the Bohr model, show the transfer of electrons in the formation of sodium
chloride (NaCl).

Instructions for Students:

● Answer all questions based on the concepts of atoms, molecules, valence shells, and
electrons.
● Ensure that numerical problems are solved with proper steps and calculations.
● Review the Bohr model of atoms and be ready to draw simple atom diagrams.

This worksheet is designed to help Class 9 students grasp the concepts of Atoms, Molecules,
Valence Shells, and Electrons, with a mix of theory, problem-solving, and diagram-based
questions.

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