Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Ion and ionic bonds

Ion and ionic bonds — practice question

The table gives information about several particles.
(a)[1]

State how many neutrons are in $^{35}_{17}\text{Cl}$.

(b)[1]

State the number of electrons in $^{35}_{17}\text{Cl}^-$.

(c)[1]

$^{39}_{19}\text{K}$ is the complete symbol for one isotope of potassium. Suggest the complete symbol for a different isotope of potassium.

(d)[1]

Describe how a potassium ion, $\text{K}^+$, is made from a potassium atom, K.

(e(i))[2]

Explain why potassium chloride melts at a high temperature.

(e(ii))[2]

Predict two further physical properties of potassium chloride.

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