Atomic Structure (Edexcel International AS Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: XCH11

21 mins7 questions
1
1 mark

The numbers of subatomic particles present in four species W, X, Y and Z are given in the table.

Species

Number of protons

Number of neutrons

Number of electrons

W

19

20

18

X

19

20

19

Y

20

20

18

Z

20

22

20

Which of these species are isotopic?

  • W and X

  • W and Y

  • X and Z

  • Y and Z

2
1 mark

Iodine exists as one isotope with mass number 127.

Chlorine exists as two isotopes with mass numbers 35 and 37.

How many molecular ion (ICl3+) peaks are there in the mass spectrum of ICl3?

  • 2

  • 3

  • 4

  • 5

3a
1 mark

The diagram shows a mass spectrometer.

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Which process occurs in region R?

  • the sample is vaporised using a heater

  • electrons are removed from molecules or atoms and positive ions are formed

  •  electrons are added to the molecules or atoms and negative ions are formed

  • ions are accelerated by an electric field

3b
1 mark

Which statement is correct for region T?

  • ions with a greater mass have a smaller deflection

  • ions with a greater mass have a greater deflection

  • ions with a greater charge have a smaller deflection

  •  ions are speeded up by a magnetic field

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The mass spectrum of a sample of an element has only two peaks.

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What is the approximate relative atomic mass of the element in this sample?

  • 191.5

  • 192.0

  • 192.5

  • 193.0

5
1 mark

How many protons, neutrons and electrons are present in a 81Br- ion?

Protons

Neutrons

Electrons

A

35

81

36

B

35

46

36

C

36

45

35

D

35

46

35

    6
    1 mark

    The mass spectrum of a sample of chlorine gas, Cl2, shows three molecular ion peaks at m / z = 70, 72 and 74. Chlorine consists of 75% 35Cl and 25% 37Cl.

    What is the ratio of the heights of the peaks at m / z = 70 : 72 : 74?

    • 1 : 1 : 1

    • 3 : 1 : 0

    • 9 : 1 : 0

    • 9 : 6 : 1