Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The symbols of two ions are displayed, $^{19}_{9}\text{F}^-$ and $^{21}_{11}\text{Na}^+$. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe fluoride ion contains more electrons than the sodium ion.
  • BThe sodium ion contains more neutrons than the fluoride ion.
  • CThe two ions contain the same number of electrons as each other.
  • DThe two ions contain the same number of protons as each other.

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