Atomic Structure


  1. Which one of the among the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors?









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    In nuclear reactor heavy water (D2O) used to slow down the speed of neutron i.e., act as moderator.

    Correct Option: C

    In nuclear reactor heavy water (D2O) used to slow down the speed of neutron i.e., act as moderator.


  1. An ideal gas is one which obeys









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    A gas that, when kept at a constant temperature, would obey the gas laws exactly.

    Correct Option: A

    A gas that, when kept at a constant temperature, would obey the gas laws exactly.



  1. Gamma rays are









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    Gamma radiation, also known as gamma rays, are electromagnetic radiation of extremely high frequency.

    Correct Option: C

    Gamma radiation, also known as gamma rays, are electromagnetic radiation of extremely high frequency.


  1. Species containing same number of electrons are called









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    Species containing same number of electrons are called Isoelectronics.

    Correct Option: C

    Species containing same number of electrons are called Isoelectronics.



  1. In isotopes the number of neutrons are









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    Isotopes have same atomic number (A) but different atomic mass (Z). Hence the value of neutrons (Z - A) will be different.

    Correct Option: B

    Isotopes have same atomic number (A) but different atomic mass (Z). Hence the value of neutrons (Z - A) will be different.