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Electron Structure (MCQ)


1. The electron configuration of element X is: 1s22s22p63s23p4

What is the formula of a compound formed when sodium reacts with element X?

A NaX
B NaX2
C Na2X
D Na2X3

Your answer [1]

2. Which element has atoms with the greatest number of singly occupied orbitals?

A C
B Cl
C Ca
D Ga

[1]
Your answer

3. Electron configurations for atoms of different elements are shown below.

Which electron configuration represents the element with the largest first ionisation energy?

A 1s22s2
B 1s22s22p4
C 1s22s22p6
D 1s22s22p63s2

Your answer
[1]
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4. What is the electron configuration for an Mg2+ ion?

A. 1s22s2
B. 1s22s22p6
C. 1s22s22p63s2
D. 1s22s22p63s23p63d4

Your answer
[1]

END OF QUESTION PAPER


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Mark scheme – Electron Structure (MCQ)

Question Answer/Indicative content Marks Guidance

Examiner’s Comments

1 C 1
Nearly all candidates responded with the
correct response of C.

Total 1

Examiner’s Comments
2 A 1 This question discriminated well with less
than half the candidates obtaining the
correct answer. Answer option D was
a common distractor.

Total 1

Examiner's Comments
3 C 1
Many candidates did not take into account
the trend across periods, with A being a
common incorrect answer.

Total 1

4 B 1

Total 1

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