GCSE Chemistry: Electronic Configuration – Revision Quiz

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This GCSE Chemistry: Electronic Configuration – Revision Quiz quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your GCSE Chemistry knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!

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Test your knowledge of electronic configuration, electron shells, energy levels and how electrons are arranged in atoms for GCSE Chemistry.

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Question 1 of 10

Electrons occupy energy levels (shells) around the nucleus. The first shell can hold a maximum of:
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Question 2 of 10

The second and third electron shells can each hold a maximum of:
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Question 3 of 10

The electronic configuration of sodium (atomic number 11) is:
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Question 4 of 10

The electronic configuration of chlorine (atomic number 17) is:
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Question 5 of 10

Electrons always fill the shell closest to the nucleus first because:
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Question 6 of 10

The number of electrons in the outer shell of an atom determines:
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Question 7 of 10

The number of occupied electron shells determines:
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Question 8 of 10

What is the electronic configuration of oxygen (atomic number 8)?
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Question 9 of 10

What is the electronic configuration of calcium (atomic number 20)?
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Question 10 of 10

An atom with the electronic configuration 2, 8, 4 has: