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O-LevelChemistryAtomic Structure5070/11 · May/June 2016 · Q51 Mark

The symbols for two ions are shown. ¹⁹F⁻ ²¹Na⁺ Which statement is correct?

AThe fluoride ion contains more electrons than the sodium ion.
BThe sodium ion contains more neutrons than the fluoride ion.
CThe two ions contain the same number of electrons as each other.
DThe two ions contain the same number of protons as each other.

✓ Correct answer

C: The two ions contain the same number of electrons as each other.

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Atomic Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 5.

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