Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 11 · Question 23

Which statement about the elements in Group VIII of the Periodic Table is correct?

1. AGoing down the group, the number of electrons in the atom increases by eight for each noble gas.
2. BGoing down the group, the number of electrons in the outer shell increases by eight for each noble gas.
3. CThe number of electrons in the outer shell is the same for each noble gas.
4. DThe outer shell of each noble gas is fully occupied by electrons.

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