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1.2 The periodic table

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Question 7
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The figure shows the electronic structure of an atom of fluorine and an atom of chlorine.

Figure: The electronic structure of a fluorine atom and a chlorine atom

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a.

Use the figure. Give the number of electrons in the outer shell of a chlorine atom.

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b.

Use the figure to explain why fluorine and chlorine are both in Group 7 of the periodic table.

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c.

Fluorine is more reactive than chlorine. Use the figure to explain why.

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1.2 The periodic table Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /1.2 The periodic table

40 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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