Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

Calcium sits in Group II of the Periodic Table.
(a)[2]

Draw a diagram showing the electronic structure of a calcium atom.

(b)[2]

Fill in the boxes in the diagram to indicate the anode, cathode and electrolyte.

(c)[2]

Calcium reacts with water to produce calcium hydroxide and a gas that ‘pops’ with a lighted splint. Complete the chemical equation for this reaction.\n\n$\text{Ca} + \ldots\ldots\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{Ca(OH)}_2 + \ldots\ldots$

(d)[4]

Describe how lime (calcium oxide) is manufactured and used. Include at least one suitable word equation that relates to either the manufacture or a use of lime.

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