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Worksheet 4
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Atomic Structure

for Chapter 5
ANSWER IT RIGHT!
Go through the worked example. Use the tips to guide you in understanding and answering
the questions.

The figure below shows the electronic structures of five atoms, P, Q, R, S and T.

2p 14p 9p 10p 14p

2n 14n 10n 10n 16n

P Q R S T

Which of the following statements is correct?

1 P and S are Group 0 elements in the Periodic Table.
2 Q and T are isotopes.
3 R and T have the same nucleon number.
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 3
D 1, 2 and 3

Not all Group 0 elements have eight electrons in their outer shell. Helium has only two outer electrons.

Thought Process
• Check the number of outer electrons in each atom. In general, elements in the same group have the
same number of outer electrons. Helium in Group 0 is an exception.
• Isotopes are atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
• The nucleon number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

Answer
A

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