Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Chemistry Question 17

Practice objective / multiple choice question 17 from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Easy Difficulty
Question 17 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • CHEMISTRY • objective

The diagram shows the Bohr model of a neutral atom of element X. The K shell contains 2 electrons, the L shell contains 8 electrons, and the M shell contains 7 electrons. (i) Determine the atomic number of element X. (ii) State the group number of element X in the periodic table. (iii) Give the most common oxidation state of element X.

Answer Options

A. Atomic number 16; group 16; oxidation state 0.
B. Atomic number 15; group 15; oxidation state +1.
Correct Answer C. Atomic number 17; group 17; oxidation state -1.
D. Atomic number 18; group 16; oxidation state +2.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Atomic number 17; group 17; oxidation state -1.

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Chemistry Question 17. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Easy .

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