Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Easy Difficulty
Question 36 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • CHEMISTRY • objective

An element is located in period 3 and group 16 of the periodic table. Determine its atomic number, chemical symbol, and write its electron configuration up to the valence shell using the noble‑gas shorthand.

Answer Options

A. Selenium, Z = 34, electron configuration \([\text{Ar}]\) 4s² 4p⁴
B. Phosphorus, Z = 15, electron configuration \([\text{Ne}]\) 3s² 3p³
C. Chlorine, Z = 17, electron configuration \([\text{Ne}]\) 3s² 3p⁵
Correct Answer D. Sulfur, Z = 16, electron configuration \([\text{Ne}]\) 3s² 3p⁴
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Sulfur, Z = 16, electron configuration \([\text{Ne}]\) 3s² 3p⁴

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Easy .

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