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Winter (Oct/Nov) 2024Paper 1

Which configuration is that of a transition metal atom in its ground state? A. [Ne] $ 3s^{2}3p^{6} $ B. [Ar] $ 3d^{9} $ C. $ 1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{6}4s^{2}3d^{10}4p^{2} $ D. [Ar] $ 4s^{1}3d^{5} $

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2023Paper 2

Beryllium is a low-density metal that is used in specialized lightweight alloys. (a) Beryllium has a crystalline structure. (i) State the technique that would be used to determine the crystal structure of beryllium. …… (ii) Outline the electrostatic attraction in the beryllium cr…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2022Paper 1

Which property of elements increases down a group but decreases across a period? A. Atomic radius B. Electronegativity C. Ionic radius D. Ionization energy

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