Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

This question concerns sulfur and compounds containing sulfur. The isotope of sulfur is shown here: $^{33}_{16}\text{S}$.
(a)[3]

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

(b)[2]

Draw the electronic arrangement of a sulfur atom.

(c)[2]

From the table information, order the four metals by reactivity, starting with the least reactive metal.

(d)[1]

Name one sulfur source.

(e(i))[1]

Give one other use of sulfur dioxide.

(e(ii))[2]

Complete the word equation for the reaction of magnesium with dilute sulfuric acid. sulfuric acid + magnesium → [BLANK] + [BLANK]

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