Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Relative masses of atoms and molecules

Relative masses of atoms and molecules — practice question

Atoms contain electrons, neutrons and protons.
(a)[1]

State which particles in this list are present in the nucleus of an atom.

(b(ii))[2]

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

(b(iii))[1]

The relative atomic masses of all elements are measured against one atom of an isotope. Identify this isotope.

(c)[2]

Give the formula for one atom and one positive ion that have the same electronic configuration as $O^{2-}$.

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