Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

Sulfur belongs to Group VI.
(a(i))[2]

Fill in Table 5.1 to give the numbers of protons and neutrons in one atom of each sulfur isotope.

(a(ii))[1]

State why these isotopes have the same chemical properties.

(a(iii))[1]

State the mass of $6.02 \times 10^{23}$ atoms of $^{34}\text{S}$. Make sure you include units.

(a(iv))[1]

State the name of the amount of substance that contains $6.02 \times 10^{23}$ atoms.

(a(v))[2]

Calculate the relative atomic mass of sulfur in this sample, giving your answer to one decimal place.

(b(i))[3]

Finish the dot-and-cross diagram in Fig. 5.1 to show the ions in magnesium sulfide. Include the ion charges.

(b(ii))[1]

State why MgS has a high melting point.

(b(iii))[1]

State why molten MgS conducts electricity.

(c(i))[1]

Deduce the formula of this acid.

(c(ii))[1]

Deduce the formula of the anion in $\text{Na}_2\text{SO}_3$.

(d(i))[1]

State what VII indicates in the name potassium manganate(VII).

(d(ii))[2]

State the colour change when this reaction occurs.

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