Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 8
5070Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
The table shows data for some particles. | particle | proton number | nucleon number | number of protons | number of neutrons | number of electrons | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | sodium ion | 11 | 23 | 11 | W | 10 | | fluoride ion | 9 | 19 | 9 | 10 | X | | magnesium ion | 12 | 24 | Y | 12 | 10 | What are the values of W, X and Y?
- AW 10, X 10, Y 12
- BW 11, X 12, Y 10
- CW 12, X 10, Y 12
- DW 12, X 10, Y 10
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Correct answer: C. W 12, X 10, Y 12
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