Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

Magnesium occurs as three isotopes, $^{24}_{12}\text{Mg}$, $^{25}_{12}\text{Mg}$ and $^{26}_{12}\text{Mg}$.
(a)[3]

State, using the total numbers of electrons, neutrons and protons, one difference and two similarities between these magnesium isotopes.

(b(i))[2]

Why is the reaction the same for all magnesium isotopes?

(b(ii))[2]

Write a chemical equation for the reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid.

(b(iii))[2]

Describe a test for hydrogen. test result

(c)[3]

Describe the structure and bonding of metals. Include a labelled diagram in your answer.

(d(i))[3]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagrams to show the electronic structures of the ions in magnesium oxide. Show the charges on the ions.

(d(ii))[1]

Why is the melting point of magnesium oxide so high?

(d(iii))[1]

Explain why molten magnesium oxide can conduct electricity.

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