An ion is represented by the symbol $$\({ }_{8}^{18} \mathrm{O}^{2-}\)$$. Which statements about this ion are correct? 1 The ion contains 8 electrons. 2 The ion contains 10 neutrons. 3 The ion contains 8 protons.

A.
1 and 2
B.
1 and 3
C.
2 only
D.
2 and 3
Chemistry
IGCSE&ALevel
CAIE
Exam No:0620_s24_qp_13 Year:2024 Question No:4

Answer:

D

Knowledge points:

2.2.1. Describe the structure of the atom as a central nucleus containing neutrons and protons surrounded by electrons in shells
2.2.2. State the relative charges and relative masses of a proton, a neutron and an electron
2.2.3. Define proton number / atomic number as the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
2.2.4. Define mass number / nucleon number as the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
2.2.5. Determine the electronic configuration of elements and their ions with proton number 1 to 20, e.g. 2,8,3
2.2.6.1. Group VIII noble gases have a full outer shell
2.2.6.2. the number of outer shell electrons is equal to the group number in Groups I to VII
2.2.6.3. the number of occupied electron shells is equal to the period number

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