Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

This question concerns subatomic particles.
(a)[3]

Define what is meant by proton number, and nucleon number.

(b)[1]

Why is the $^{1}_{1}\text{H}$ hydrogen atom the only atom whose proton number is the same as its nucleon number?

(c)[6]

Fill in the table to give the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in the atoms and ions shown.

(d(i))[1]

Write the formula for the compound produced from fluorine and magnesium.

(d(ii))[1]

Write the formula for the compound produced from Sr$^{2+}$ and P$^{3-}$.

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