Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

Some chlorine-containing substances have their structures displayed. A contains one carbon atom attached to four chlorine atoms. B is a diatomic chlorine molecule Cl-Cl. C is a section of an ionic lattice made up of Cl- and K+ ions. D is a chain arrangement containing C, H, Cl and F atoms. E is a structure in which aluminium atoms are bonded to chlorine atoms.
(a(i))[1]

Which substance is a molecule with two atoms?

(a(ii))[1]

Which substance shows part of an ionic structure?

(a(iii))[2]

Which substance is an element? Explain your response.

(a(iv))[1]

Determine the empirical formula for substance D.

(b(i))[1]

In what way do these two isotopes differ in atomic structure?

(b(ii))[1]

Determine how many neutrons are present in one atom of the isotope $^{35}_{17}Cl$.

(b(iii))[2]

Draw the electronic structure of a chlorine atom. Include every shell and every electron.

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