Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

(a)[5]

Describe the arrangement of the electrons, neutrons and protons in this phosphorus atom; include the numbers of neutrons and protons, and give the electronic configuration.

(b)[2]

Complete the symbol equation for the reaction between phosphorus and oxygen: $\ldots\text{P} + \ldots\text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{P}_4\text{O}_{10}$

(c)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula from this displayed formula.

(d)[2]

Complete Table 5.1 so that the relative formula mass of $\text{Na}_3\text{PO}_4$ can be calculated.

(e)[1]

Phosphates in rivers can lead to deoxygenation of the water. State one source of phosphates found in river water.

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