Structure of the Atom
Discovery of subatomic particles, Thomson, Rutherford and Bohr models, isotopes and isobars.
Test yourself on Structure of the Atom
5 practice questions for NSEJS with instant answers — no signup, ~3 minutes.
Study notes are still being prepared.
Don't wait — Shishya can teach you this topic right now, on demand.
Ask Shishya to teach this →Need more? Ask Shishya
Shishya is your personal tutor for this topic. Pick a starter or open a free chat.
- Go deeper on this topicGo deeper on Structure of the Atom for NSEJS — examples and edge cases I should know.
- Show me exam shortcutsGive me 3 fastest shortcuts to solve Structure of the Atom questions in the exam.
- What mistakes should I avoid?What are the most common mistakes students make on Structure of the Atom? How do I avoid them?
- Quiz me adaptivelyQuiz me on Structure of the Atom — start with one easy question, then go harder based on how I answer.
Practice this topic
Take a full mock →Q1 · Structure of the Atom · HARD
An element X has electronic configuration 2, 8, 7. When it forms an ion, how many electrons will be present in the outermost shell of the ion?
Q2 · Structure of the Atom · EASY
Which subatomic particle was discovered by J.J. Thomson through cathode ray experiments?
Q3 · Structure of the Atom · EASY
In Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment, most alpha particles passed straight through the gold foil. This observation led to the conclusion that:
Q4 · Structure of the Atom · MEDIUM
Isotopes of an element have the same number of:
Q5 · Structure of the Atom · MEDIUM
An atom has 17 protons and 18 neutrons. What is its mass number?