Isotopes (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: 5070

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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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    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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    Two atoms, X and Y can be represented as shown

    X37              Y38

    Which statement is correct for both atoms?

    • They have the same chemical properties because they have the same number of neutrons.

    • They have the same chemical properties because they have the same number of electrons in their outer shell.

    • They have the same physical properties because they have the same number of electrons in their outer shell.

    • They have the same physical properties because they have the same number of protons.

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

    Number of outer shell electrons

    Chemical properties

    A

    same

    same

    B

    same

    different

    C

    different

    same

    D

    different

    different

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      1 mark

      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%

      • 191.0

      • 191.7

      • 192.0

      • 192.3

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      Copper has two naturally occurring isotopes, 63Cu and 65Cu. The relative abundance of 63Cu is 69%.

      What is the relative atomic mass of copper?

      • 63.6

      • 64.0

      • 64.4

      • 65.0