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Question 8

Consider the following elements and their electronic configurations
W: 1s22s2
X: 1s 22s22p6
Y: 1s22s22p63s2
Z: 1s22s22p63s23p2. Which of the elements belong to the same group in the periodic table?

  • A.W and X only
  • B.Y and Z only
  • C.W and Y only
  • D.W, Y and Z only
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Chemistry
Year
2008
Question no.
#8
Type
Objective
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