Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

$^{22}_{11}\text{Na}$, $^{23}_{11}\text{Na}$ and $^{24}_{11}\text{Na}$ are isotopes of the element sodium.
(a(i))[3]

Describe how these sodium isotopes are alike and how they differ in the total numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in each.\n\nalike\n\nnot the same

(a(ii))[1]

Why does each of the three isotopes have a total charge of zero?

(a(iii))[2]

Why do all three isotopes show the same chemical properties?

(a(iv))[1]

Why is the charge on sodium ions +1?

(b(i))[1]

Name two forms of carbon that have giant covalent structures.

(b(ii))[1]

Name the oxide of carbon that is a toxic gas.

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