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

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

A single atom of an element contains only eight electrons. Which statement about this element is correct?

  • AIt forms an ion with two negative charges.
  • BIt has a full outer shell of electrons.
  • CIt is a metal.
  • DIt is in Group VIII of the Periodic Table.

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