Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atomic structure

Atomic structure — practice question

In a boron sample, aluminium is the sole impurity. The mass spectrum of the mixture has three peaks, which come from three ions, $X^+$, $Y^+$ and $Z^+$, with these results: $m/e$: $X^+ = 10$, $Y^+ = 11$, $Z^+ = 27$ Percentage abundance: $X^+ = 15.52$, $Y^+ = 74.48$, $Z^+ = 10.00$ Which of the following statements are true?

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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