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1.2 The periodic table

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Question 11
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An atom of element M loses 2 electrons when it forms an ion. Which group of the periodic table is element M in?

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A

Group 2, because an atom of M has 2 electrons in its outer shell

B

Group 2, because an atom of M has 2 occupied electron shells in it

C

Group 6, because an atom of M has 6 electrons in its outer shell

D

Group 6, because an atom of M has 6 occupied electron shells in it

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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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