Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The electronic arrangements of five atoms, A, B, C, D and E, are shown. Answer the questions that follow about these electronic arrangements. Each arrangement may be chosen once, more than once, or not used at all.
(a(i))[1]

State which electronic structure, A, B, C, D or E, shows an atom from Group II of the Periodic Table.

(a(ii))[1]

State which electronic structure, A, B, C, D or E, shows an atom with proton number 13.

(a(iii))[1]

State which electronic structure, A, B, C, D or E, represents an atom that forms a stable ion with a single negative charge.

(a(iv))[1]

State which electronic structure, A, B, C, D or E, shows an atom of a non-metal that forms a giant covalent structure.

(a(v))[1]

State which electronic structure, A, B, C, D or E, shows an atom of a metal used in food containers.

(b)[3]

Complete the table so that it shows the numbers of electrons, neutrons and protons in the vanadium atom and calcium ion shown.

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