Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

(a(i))[1]

occurs in purified bauxite

(a(ii))[1]

is made up of atoms with a complete outer shell of electrons

(a(iii))[1]

is used to destroy microbes during water treatment

(a(iv))[1]

forms an oxide that is amphoteric

(a(v))[1]

forms an oxide that leads to acid rain

(a(vi))[1]

has oxidation number -1 when combined with hydrogen.

(b(i))[1]

State the isotope against which all relative masses are compared.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the relative atomic mass of magnesium, giving your answer to one decimal place.

(c(i))[1]

State the nucleon number of the ion.

(c(ii))[1]

State the element that makes this ion.

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