Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The electron arrangements for five atoms, A, B, C, D and E, are displayed. Respond to the questions below about these atoms. Each atom may be used once, more than once, or not used at all.
(a(i))[1]

Which atom, A, B, C, D or E, contains 8 electrons altogether?

(a(ii))[1]

Which atom, A, B, C, D or E, belongs to Group III of the Periodic Table?

(a(iii))[1]

Which atom, A, B, C, D or E, contains 13 protons?

(a(iv))[1]

Which of the atoms A, B, C, D or E is a noble gas?

(a(v))[1]

Which atom, A, B, C, D or E, forms a stable ion with a charge of $-1$?

(b)[3]

Fill in the table to give the numbers of electrons, neutrons and protons in the sulfur atom and oxide ion shown.

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