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Question 8

Sodium reacts with oxygen to form sodium oxide. During the reaction, each oxygen atom becomes an ion.

Which statement describes the ion formed from an oxygen atom?

[1]
A

It has more electrons than protons, so it has a positive charge.

B

It has more neutrons than the atom, so its charge is unchanged.

C

It has more protons than electrons, so it has a negative charge.

D

It has more electrons than protons, so it has a negative charge.

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1.2 The periodic table Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  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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