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S1 Science 06 Atomic Structure Quiz 6.1

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 22mins

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1.

A neutral atom Y has one proton less than a neutral chlorine atom. Where can element Y be found in the periodic table? (You may refer to the periodic table)

a)

Group III; Period 2

b)

Group III; Period 6

c)

Group II; Period 3

d)

Group VI; Period 3

2.

Which statement about a new element, which has eight outer electrons in its atom, is correct?

a)

It is diatomic.

b)

It is a metal.

c)

It is inert.

d)

It is a good conductor of electricity.

3.

Which element has the greatest number of valence electrons in its atoms? (You may refer to the periodic table.)

a)

fluorine

b)

helium

c)

lithium

d)

potassium

4.

The element with a proton number 17 has similar chemical properties to the element with the proton number __.

a)

9

b)

12

c)

19

d)

25

5.

Which pair of substances are isotopes?

a)

nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide

b)

diamond and graphite

c)

carbon-14 and nitrogen-14

d)

carbon-12 and carbon-14

6.

An atom of element X has 19 protons and 20 neutrons. What is the electronic configuration of this element?

a)

2.8.9

b)

2.8.10

c)

2.8.8.1

d)

2.8.8.2

7.

The element Z has three electrons in its outer shell. What is the formula of the chloride of element Z?

a)

ZCl2

b)

Z2Cl

c)

Z3Cl

d)

ZCl3

8.

The number of outer shell electrons for the atoms of the first 12 elements in the Periodic Table is plotted against the proton number of the element. Which graph is obtained?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Do you have any questions to ask/clarify?

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