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O-LevelChemistryAtomic Structure5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q41 Mark

An atom of element Z has 14 neutrons and 13 protons. It forms a positive ion. How many electrons does the ion of Z have?

A10
B13
C14
D27

✓ Correct answer

A: 10

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Atomic Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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