Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

This question concerns nitrogen and its compounds.
(a(i))[1]

Explain why nitrogen is placed in Group V of the Periodic Table.

(a(ii))[3]

Fill in Table 4.1 to give the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in one atom of each isotope.

(b(i))[1]

State one source of oxides of nitrogen found in the air.

(b(ii))[1]

Complete the symbol equation for this reaction: $4NH_3 + 7O_2 \rightarrow 4NO_2 + \ldots H_2O$

(b(iii))[1]

State the type of bonding between the atoms in nitrogen dioxide.

(b(iv))[1]

State whether nitrogen dioxide is an acidic or basic oxide. Give a reason for your answer.

(c)[2]

Complete Table 4.2 to work out the relative formula mass of Al(NO$_3$)$_3$.

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