Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Ion and ionic bonds

Ion and ionic bonds — practice question

The table presents information about a few particles.
(a)[1]

State the nucleon number for $^{79}_{35}\text{Br}$.

(b)[1]

State the number of electrons in $^{79}_{35}\text{Br}^-$.

(c)[1]

$^{40}_{20}\text{Ca}$ is the full symbol for one isotope of calcium. Write the full symbol for a different isotope of calcium.

(d)[1]

Describe how a calcium ion, Ca$^{2+}$, is formed from a calcium atom, Ca.

(e(i))[2]

Explain why calcium bromide conducts electricity when molten but not when solid.

(e(ii))[2]

Predict two other physical properties of calcium bromide.

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