Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The diagram presents a section of the Periodic Table. Use only the elements shown in the diagram to answer the questions that follow. An element may be used once, more than once, or not used at all.
(a(i))[1]

Which element has a proton number smaller than lithium’s?

(a(ii))[1]

Which element is produced at the cathode when dilute sulfuric acid solution is electrolysed?

(a(iii))[1]

Which element has an oxide with formula $XO_2$ that is used for bleaching wood pulp?

(a(iv))[1]

Which element forms ions that give a white precipitate when tested with excess aqueous sodium hydroxide?

(a(v))[1]

Which element is extracted from bauxite?

(b(i))[2]

What does the term isotope mean?

(b(ii))[1]

How many neutrons are present in one atom of the isotope $^{204}_{80}\text{Hg}$?

(b(iii))[1]

How many protons are present in one atom of the isotope $^{204}_{80}\text{Hg}$?

(b(iv))[1]

Determine the number of electrons in the mercury(II) ion, $\text{Hg}^{2+}$.

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