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Question 7

Two non-metal elements, X and Y, form ions during chemical reactions. The ions have the same charge.

ElementElectronic structure of atom
X2,6
Y2,8,6

Which statement explains the equal charges on the ions?

[1]
A

Each atom shares two electrons to obtain a full outer shell

B

Each atom gains six electrons to obtain a full outer shell

C

Each atom loses two electrons to obtain a full outer shell

D

Each atom gains two electrons to obtain a full outer shell

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1.2 The periodic table Questions

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  3. /1.2 The periodic table

82 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 1.2 The periodic table, covering 1.2.1 The periodic table, 1.2.2 Development of the periodic table, 1.2.3 Metals and non-metals, 1.2.4 Group 0, 1.2.5 Group 1, and 1.2.6 Group 7. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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