Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The symbol shown for an argon atom is: $^{40}_{18}\mathrm{Ar}$.
(a)[2]

Complete Table 2.1 to show how many protons and neutrons are in one atom of $^{40}_{18}\mathrm{Ar}$.

(b(i))[1]

Explain the meaning of monatomic.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain why argon does not react, using electronic configuration in your answer.

(c)[2]

Complete Table 2.2 to fill in the missing information.

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