Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

(a)[5]

Describe this carbon atom in terms of the locations of the electrons, neutrons and protons in the atom; the numbers of neutrons and protons; and the electronic configuration.

(b(i))[2]

Complete the symbol equation for the incomplete combustion of carbon so that carbon monoxide is formed. $\ldots\,\text{C} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \ldots\,\text{CO}$

(b(ii))[1]

State one harmful effect of carbon monoxide.

(c)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of chromium carbonyl.

(d)[2]

Complete Table 5.1 to work out the relative molecular mass of Na$_2$Cr$_2$C$_{10}$O$_{10}$.

(e)[1]

Describe how this equation shows that chromium(III) oxide is reduced.

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