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O-LevelChemistryAtomic Structure5070/12 · May/June 2022 · Q61 Mark

Element X can be represented by the symbol ¹⁴₆X. Which statements about an atom of element X are correct? 1 It has 6 electrons. 2 It has 8 protons. 3 It is an isotope of carbon. 4 It is an isotope of nitrogen.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 4

✓ Correct answer

C: 1 and 3 only

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Atomic Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 6.

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