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O-LevelChemistryBonding & Structure5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2012 · Q71 Mark

The table gives the arrangements of electrons in the atoms of four different elements. Which element does not form an ionic compound with chlorine? Electron arrangements: A: 2.1, B: 2.4, C: 2.8.1, D: 2.8.2.

AThe element with electron arrangement 2.1
BThe element with electron arrangement 2.4
CThe element with electron arrangement 2.8.1
DThe element with electron arrangement 2.8.2

✓ Correct answer

B: The element with electron arrangement 2.4

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Bonding & Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2012 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 7.

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