Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

X and Y are atoms belonging to two different elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Neither X nor Y is argon. X is a non-metal. The atomic radius of X is greater than that of Y. Which statement is correct?

  • AX has more occupied electron shells than Y.
  • BX has more protons in each atom than Y.
  • CX has the same number of outer electrons in each atom as Y.
  • DY is a non-metal.

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