Atoms and Ions

1. The figure below shows the electronic structures of five atoms,

P, Q, R, S, and T.

Which of the following statements is correct?

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

2. Which statement(s) is/are true? Correct those which are false.

A. The nucleon number is the number of neutrons in the
nucleus.
B. The nucleon number is the sum of the number of protons
and neutrons.
C. The proton number is the number of neutrons in the
nucleus.
D. The proton number is the sum of the number of protons
and electrons.
E. Protons, electrons, and neutrons are found in the nucleus
of an atom.
F. Isotopes have similar chemical properties.
3. How many neutrons are there in an atom of radium, 226
88𝑅𝑎 .
a. 88
b. 138
c. 226
d. 314

4. Which of the following is correct about the two isotopes of

oxygen, 168𝑂 and 188𝑂.

Draw the electronic structure of an 188𝑂 atom.

5. The number of valence electrons for the first 12 elements in the
Periodic Table, hydrogen to magnesium, was plotted against
their proton numbers. Which of the following is the correct
graph?
6. The electronic structure of a beryllium atom is shown in the
diagram below.

(a) Write down the symbol of this element, including its proton
number and nucleon number.
(b) Write down the electronic configuration of a beryllium ion.

7. Lithium (Li), sodium (Na) and potassium (K) are in the same
group of the Periodic Table. Complete the table below.