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A chemical formula is used to describe the types of…….
a) ions and their numbers

b) atoms and their numbers
c) molecules and their numbers       
d) valence electrons and their numbers

b

Structure Response Questions:


The atomic number of Nitrogen is 7 and its electronic configuration is 2, 5. How many electron/s is/are present in its outermost shell?
a) 2        

b) 5                        

c) 8        

d) 3

b

The atomic number of Nitrogen is 7 and its electronic configuration is 2, 5. In forming a compound, it………
a) gains 3 electrons             
b) it shares 3 electrons
c) it loses 5 electrons  

d) both a and b

d

The atomic number of Nitrogen is 7 and its electronic configuration is 2, 5. In forming a compound, its valency is……..
a) 3        

b) 5                        

c) 2        

d) 0

a

The atomic number of Beryllium is 4 and its electronic configuration is 2, 2. How many electron/s is/are present in its outermost shell?
a) 2        

b) 4                        

c) 0        

d) 3

a