Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

This calcium isotope is shown in the notation $^{44}_{20}\text{Ca}$.
(a(i))[3]

Deduce the numbers of protons, electrons and neutrons present in this calcium isotope.

(a(ii))[1]

State one industrial application of radioactive isotopes.

(b)[2]

Draw calcium’s electronic structure.

(c)[2]

Use this information to order the four metals by reactivity, starting with the least reactive metal.

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