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

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

Fig. 1.1 presents the electronic configurations of five atoms, D, E, F, G and H. Use these configurations to answer the questions. Any configuration may be chosen once, more than once or not at all. State which electronic configuration, D, E, F, G or H, represents:
(a(i))[1]

an atom from an element in Group VI of the Periodic Table

(a(ii))[1]

an atom that forms an ion giving a lilac colour in a flame test

(a(iii))[1]

an atom belonging to a monatomic gas

(a(iv))[1]

an atom of an element used in the treatment of the domestic water supply to remove tastes and odours

(a(v))[1]

an atom that forms a stable ion by giving up two electrons

(b)[2]

Determine the numbers of protons and neutrons in the chromium atom shown, $^{53}_{24}\text{Cr}$. number of protons number of neutrons

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