Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

Electronic structures for several atoms and ions are displayed. The diagrams are marked A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H.
(a(i))[2]

Give the letters, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H, for the electronic structures that represent atoms of two different noble gases.

(a(ii))[1]

Give the letter, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H, for the electronic structure showing an ion from a Group I element.

(a(iii))[1]

Give the letter, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H, for the electronic structure showing an ion from a Group V element.

(a(iv))[1]

Give the letters, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H, for the electronic structures that show a pair of ions capable of forming a compound with the formula XY$_2$.

(b)[2]

State which electronic structure, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H, is incorrect. Explain why.

(c)[1]

State how many protons are present in the nucleus of ion C.

(d(i))[1]

Use the Periodic Table to deduce the chemical symbol for G.

(d(ii))[1]

Use the Periodic Table to deduce the element which forms an ion with a 3+ charge and the same electronic structure as H.

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