Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

The stated percentage abundances for a sample of lead are $^{204}\text{Pb}$ (1.9%), $^{206}\text{Pb}$ (24.8%), $^{207}\text{Pb}$ (21.4%) and $^{208}\text{Pb}$ (51.9%).
(a)[2]

Calculate the relative atomic mass of the lead sample from these data, giving your final answer to two decimal places. Write it as $A_r(\text{Pb})$.

(b(i))[1]

In what way does the acid-base behaviour of tin(II) oxide differ from that of tin(IV) oxide?

(b(ii))[2]

Illustrate your answer to (i) using equations that show how each oxide reacts with an appropriate acid or base, as relevant. $\text{SnO}$ $\text{SnO}_2$

(b(iii))[3]

Describe what happens, if anything, when separate samples of tin(IV) oxide and lead(IV) oxide are heated in air. Include the observations and any equations for reactions that do occur.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The calculation should give $A_r = 204 \times 0.019 + 206 \times 0.248 + 207 = 207.21$ (to 2 d.p.).

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