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A-LevelChemistryChemical periodicity9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q321 Mark

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question. Carbon and nitrogen are adjacent in the Periodic Table. Which properties do they both have? 1. There is an empty 2p orbital in one atom of the element. 2. The principal quantum number of the highest occupied orbital is 2. 3. They form compounds in which their atoms form bonds with four other atoms.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only are correct

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Chemical periodicity, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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