Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 4

Practice objective / multiple choice question 4 from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Easy Difficulty
Question 4 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • CHEMISTRY • objective
Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 4 diagram

The diagram shows the Bohr model of a chlorine atom (atomic number 17) with electrons distributed in shells as indicated. Using the diagram, state (a) the number of valence electrons of chlorine and (b) the common oxidation states it can exhibit.

Answer Options

A. 6 valence electrons; common oxidation states: -2, +2, +4, +6
B. 8 valence electrons; common oxidation states: -1, +2, +4, +6
Correct Answer C. 7 valence electrons; common oxidation states: -1, +1, +3, +5, +7
D. 7 valence electrons; common oxidation states: -2, +2, +4, +6
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
7 valence electrons; common oxidation states: -1, +1, +3, +5, +7

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 4. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

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