Isotopes (Cambridge O Level Chemistry)

Exam Questions

54 mins9 questions
11 mark

The atomic structure of atoms Q, R, S and T are shown in the table.

Atom Number of protons Number of neutrons Number of electrons
Q 6 7 6
R 7 7 7
S 6 8 6
T 8 8 8

Which two atoms are isotopes?

A Q and S
B Q and T
C R and T
D R and S

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    11 mark

    Two isotopes of chlorine are 35Cl and 37Cl.

    Using these isotopes, how many different relative molecular masses are possible for the compound with molecular formula C2H3Cl3?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

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    Which row correctly describes the number of outer shell electrons and properties of isotopes?

      Number of electrons Chemical properties
    A same same
    B same different
    C different same 
    D different different

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      Iridium has two isotopes, 191Ir and 193Ir. Calculate the relative atomic mass of iridium using the data given:

      Mass number 191 193
      Percentage abundance  62.7% 37.3%

      • 191.2

      • 191.6

      • 191.7

      • 192.5

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