Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

This question concerns copper and its compounds.
(a(i))[1]

State the name for atoms of the same element that have different nucleon numbers.

(a(ii))[3]

Complete the table to show how many protons, neutrons and electrons are present in the copper particles shown.

(a(iii))[2]

Deduce the relative atomic mass of copper in this sample. Give your answer to one decimal place.

(b(i))[2]

State the colour change observed in this test from ____________ to ____________.

(b(ii))[1]

Complete the chemical equation to show the reaction that takes place. CuSO$_4$ + ____________ $\rightleftharpoons$ CuSO$_4\cdot$5H$_2$O

(b(iii))[1]

State how hydrated copper(II) sulfate may be converted back into anhydrous copper(II) sulfate.

(b(iv))[2]

Describe a test for pure water.

(c(i))[1]

Describe what is observed when aqueous copper(II) sulfate is added to aqueous sodium hydroxide, NaOH(aq).

(c(ii))[3]

Write the ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous copper(II) sulfate and aqueous sodium hydroxide. Include state symbols.

(d)[4]

Calculate the volume of nitrogen dioxide produced at room temperature and pressure when 4.7 g of Cu(NO$_3$)_2 is heated. Follow these steps: • calculate the mass of one mole of Cu(NO$_3$)_2 • calculate the number of moles of Cu(NO$_3$)_2 used • determine the number of moles of nitrogen dioxide formed • calculate the volume of nitrogen dioxide formed at room temperature and pressure.

(e)[2]

Write the chemical equation to show what happens when sodium nitrate, NaNO$_3$, is heated.

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