Chapter 2 : The Electronic Structure of An Atom

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Circle the correct answer for the following question:

1. The electron arrangement of the chlorine (Cl) atom is 2.8.7. How many valence
electrons are there in an atom of chlorine (Cl)?
A. 1
C. 7
B. 2
D. 17
2. An atom of element z has 17 protons and 20 neutrons in its nucleus. Which of the
following is the electron arrangement of atom Z?
A. 2.1
C. 2.8.8
B. 2.8.7
D. 2.8.8.2
3. Which of the following electron arrangements contributes to a very stable atom?
A. 2.6
C. 2. 8.1
B. 2.8.8
D. 2.2
4. An atom which has the electron configuration 2.8.8 has
I. 18 neutrons
III. 18 electrons
II. 18 protons
IV. 8 valence electron
A. I and II only
B. II, III and IV
C. II and III only
D. I, II, III and IV
5. The proton number of element X is 9. How many valence electrons are there in an
atom of X?
A. 1
C. 7
B. 2
D. 8
6. An atom of an element with proton number 19 forms an ion. What is the electron
arrangement of the ion ?
A. 2.8
C. 2.8.8
B. 2.8.1
D. 2.8.8.8
7. The table shows the number of electrons, protons and neutrons possessed by two
particles P and Q.
Particle
Number of
Number of
Number of
neutrons
proton
electrons
P
12
11
11
Q
12
12
10
Which of the following is true about P and Q?
A. P and Q are ions.
B. P and Q are isotopes.
C. Q has gained two electrons.
D. P has one valence electron

Exercise.

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1. Matter is made up of tiny and discrete particles. These particles may be atoms,
molecules or ions.
(a) Define
(i) atoms : ________________________________________________________
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(ii) molecules : ____________________________________________________
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(iii) ions : _________________________________________________________
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(b) State the kinetic theory of matter.
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(c) Matter can exist as solids, liquids or gases.
(i) Complete the model below to show the differences in the arrangement of particles
when ice in a close container, changes into water and steam.

Ice

Water

Steam
(ii) Explain why a gas can be compressed easily compared to a liquid.
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2. The changes of states of matter is caused by heating or cooling. The diagram below
shows the inter-conversion of the states of matter.

(a) P, Q, R, S, T and U are the physical processes involved in the changed of states of
matter. Complete the table below to the name the physical processes and state
whether heat is absorbed or released in each process.
Physical process
P
Q
R
S
T
U

Name of physical process

Change in heat energy

3. The table shows the number of protons, electrons and neutrons for three atoms V, W
and X. Use the information from the table to answer the following question.
Atom
V
W
X

Number of protons
6
8
20

Number of electrons
6
8
20

Number of neutrons
6
8
20

(a) What is the nucleon number of

(i)
atom V? __________________________
(ii)
atom W? __________________________
(iii)
atom X? __________________________
(b) Draw the electron arrangement around the nucleus of atom V, W and X.

(c) Represents the atoms V, W and X in the form of

Z
X

(d) How many valence electrons are there in

i. atom V : ______
ii. Atom W : ______
4. (a) The diagram shows a model of an atom.

(i). What is represented by X and Y?

X: __________________

iii. Atom X :_______

Y: ___________________

(ii) Name the subatomic particle found in X.

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(b) Name the subatomic particles that
(i)
carries a negative charge : __________________
(ii)
carries a positive charge : __________________
(iii)
does not carry any electric charge : _____________
5. (a) The table shows the nucleon number of two atoms X and Y and the number of
electrons they possess.
Atom
Number of electrons
Nucleon number
X
6
13
Y
6
14
(i) State the similarities and differences between X and Y in terms of the number of
protons, electrons and neutrons.
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(ii) Are X and Y atoms of the same element ? Why?
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(iii) Name 3 elements that exist as isotopes.
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(b) Radioisotopes have many important uses in our daily life.
(i) What is a radioisotope?
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(ii) Name a radioisotope and states its use.

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