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A-LevelChemistryAtomic structure9701/12 · May/June 2023 · Q11 Mark

When chlorine gas is analysed in a mass spectrometer 35Cl+ ions are detected. Which row is correct?

A17 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴
B17 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶
C18 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴
D18 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶

✓ Correct answer

C: 18 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴

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Atomic structure, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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