Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

Atoms are composed of electrons, neutrons and protons.
(a)[2]

Fill in Table 2.1.

(b(i))[3]

Complete Table 2.2 so that it gives the number of electrons, neutrons and protons in one atom or ion of each of these isotopes.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the relative atomic mass of this potassium sample to one decimal place.

(b(iii))[1]

State what conclusion can be drawn from this information.

(c)[2]

Give the formula of one atom and one negative ion that share the same electronic configuration as Ca$^{2+}$.\n\natom\n\nnegative ion

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