Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Arrangement of elements

Arrangement of elements — practice question

This question concerns sulfur and compounds of sulfur.
(a(i))[1]

Explain why sulfur is assigned to Group VI of the Periodic Table.

(a(ii))[3]

Fill in Table 3.1 to give the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in one atom of each isotope.

(b(i))[1]

State one source of sulfur dioxide in air.

(b(ii))[1]

State one harmful environmental effect of sulfur dioxide.

(b(iii))[2]

Complete the symbol equation below for this reaction.\n\n$\text{SO}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{S} \rightarrow \ldots\ldots\text{S} + \ldots\ldots\text{H}_2\text{O}$

(b(iv))[1]

State the type of bonding found between the atoms in sulfur dioxide.

(c)[2]

Complete Table 3.2 to work out the relative formula mass of $\text{Al}_2(\text{SO}_4)_3$.

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