Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 2

Group 2 — practice question

The mass spectrum for magnesium is displayed.
(a(i))[1]

Using the mass spectrum, fill in the table with the relative abundances of the three isotopes: $^{24}\text{Mg}$, $^{25}\text{Mg}$ and $^{26}\text{Mg}$.

(a(ii))[1]

Use the values from (i) to calculate the relative atomic mass, $A_r$, of magnesium, giving your answer to two decimal places.

(b(i))[3]

Describe and explain the change in the thermal stabilities of the nitrates of the Group II elements down the group.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest an equation for the effect of heat on $\text{LiNO}_3$.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest why the Group I nitrates other than $\text{LiNO}_3$ do not decompose in this way on heating.

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