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Topic

Atomic Structure

Asked 2 times in CAPF, peaking in 2024.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2024–2024
Span
2024
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CAPF — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2024
  • Recurs across 1 years (2024–2024)

Across exams

CAPF · 2

How the concept evolved

224
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CAPF2024
Which one among the following statements with respect to the atomic number of an atom is correct?
  1. A The number of neutrons is same as atomic number
  2. B The sum of electrons and neutrons is same as atomic number
  3. C The number of protons is same as atomic number ✓
  4. D The sum of protons and neutrons is same as atomic number
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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CAPF2024

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists

List I (Element)List II (Unpaired electron)
A. Boron1. Zero
B. Nitrogen2. Two
C. Oxygen3. One
D. Neon4. Three

Codes:

  1. A A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3
  2. B A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3
  3. C A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1
  4. D A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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