Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

Atoms and ions of elements consist of the three subatomic particles, protons, electrons and neutrons, present in different numbers.
(a)[2]

Complete the table below to show how many of each particle are present in $^{14}\text{C}^{2-}$.

(b)[4]

Describe the observations you would make, if any, during reactions of the following chlorides with water. Write equations for any reactions that happen: $\text{CCl}_4$, $\text{GeCl}_4$, $\text{SnCl}_4$.

(c)[1]

Suggest a reason for any difference in the reactivities of the chlorides in (b).

(d)[3]

Use data from the Data Booklet to explain why an aqueous solution of $\text{SnCl}_2$ reacts with $\text{Cl}_2(\text{g})$ whereas an aqueous solution of $\text{PbCl}_2$ does not. Write an equation for the reaction.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: In $^{14}\mathrm{C}^{2-}$ there are 6 protons, 8 electrons and 8 neutrons

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