Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

An atom consists of protons, neutrons and electrons. Atoms belonging to the same element are called isotopes.
(a(i))[2]

Fill in the table. Table headings: particle, relative charge, relative mass. The electron has relative mass $\frac{1}{1840}$. The proton has relative charge +1.

(a(ii))[2]

Fill in the table so it shows how many electrons, neutrons and protons are present in these magnesium isotopes.

(a(iii))[1]

Explain why magnesium ions carry a charge of $2+$.

(b)[3]

Give the formula of each particle below that has the same electronic structure as Mg$^{2+}$ ions: • a cation (positive ion) • an anion (negative ion) • an atom

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