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O-LevelChemistryAtomic Structure5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q51 Mark

A student makes three statements. 1 Calcium ions have a 2+ charge and oxide ions have a 2- charge. 2 Magnesium ions and oxide ions have the same electronic configuration as neon. 3 Calcium ions have three full electron shells and magnesium ions have two full electron shells. Which statements are correct?

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3

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Atomic Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 5.

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