O-LevelChemistryAtomic Structure5070/12 · May/June 2016 · Q251 Mark

An atom of an element has eight electrons only. Which statement about this element is correct?

AIt forms an ion with two negative charges.

BIt has a full outer shell of electrons.

CIt is a metal.

DIt is in Group VIII of the Periodic Table.

✓ Correct answer

A: It forms an ion with two negative charges.

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Topic: Atomic Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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