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Five Atoms Are Labeled a to E

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Five atoms are labeled A to E

Atoms

Mass No

Atomic No.

A

40

20

B

19

9

C

7

3

D

16

8

E

14

7

(a) Which one of these atoms:

(i) contains 7 protons
(ii) has electronic configuration 2,7

(b) Write down the formula in the compound formed between C and D

(c) Predict : (i) metals (ii) non-metals 

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Solution

(a)

Atom E contains 7 protons.

Atom B has an electronic configuration 2, 7.

(b) Atom C stands for7Li3, Atom D stands for 8O16.

    Hence, compound formula is Li2O.

(c) Metals: A and C, Non-metals: B, D, E

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Chapter 4: Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding - Exercise 4 (C) [Page 66]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 4 Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
Exercise 4 (C) | Q 11 | Page 66

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