Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Isotopes

Isotopes — practice question

Cobalt and copper belong to the transition elements.
(a(i))[3]

Complete Table 2.1 so that it shows how many protons, neutrons and electrons are present in the $^{59}\text{Co}$ atom and the $^{65}\text{Cu}^{2+}$ ion.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the relative atomic mass of copper, giving your answer to one decimal place.

(b)[2]

State two further physical properties in which copper and cobalt differ markedly from lithium.

(c(i))[2]

Define the term water of crystallisation.

(c(ii))[2]

State the colour and formula of hydrated cobalt(II) chloride crystals.

(c(iii))[2]

State the colour change observed when a few drops of water are added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. from ............ to ............

(c(iv))[1]

State what should be done to reverse this colour change.

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