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Structure 1.2 The nuclear atom


Name ……………………………………………………

Structure 1.2.1 – The structure of the atom

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1. What is the difference between two atoms represented by the symbols 6 C
14
and N ? 7

I. the number of neutrons


II. the number of protons
III. the number of electrons

A I and II only B I and III only


C II and III only D I, II and III

2. Use the periodic table to identify the subatomic particles present in the
following species.

Species No. of protons No. of neutrons No. of electrons


7
Li
1
H
14
C
19
F−
40
Ca2+
56
Fe3+
226
Ra

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3. Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons. Identify the


following isoelectronic species by giving the correct nuclear symbol and
charge. You will need a periodic table.

Species No. of protons No. of neutrons No. of electrons


20 20 18
18 22 18
19 20 18
17 18 18

4. Explain why the relative atomic mass of tellurium is greater than the relative
atomic mass of iodine, even though iodine has a greater atomic number.

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Structure 1.2.2 – Isotopes

1. Identify the particles which account for isotopes.

A electrons B nucleons
C neutrons D protons

2. Which of the species contains more electrons than neutrons?

A 2
1 H B 11
5 B
C 16
8 O
2-
D 19 -
9 F

3. Chromium has an atomic number of 24. The mass numbers of its four stable
isotopes are 50, 52, 53 and 54. Identify the correct statements about the
isotopes.

I. All the isotopes have the same chemical properties.


II. All the isotopes have nuclei containing 24 protons.
III. One of the isotopes have 54 neutrons.

A I and II only B I and III only


C II and III only D I, II and III only

4. Identify the atoms which are isotopes.

Mass number Atomic number


W 52 24
X 53 25
Y 53 24
Z 52 25

A W and Z B W and Y
C X and Y D Y and Z

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5. Boron exists as two isotopes. 10B and 11B. 10B is used as a control for nuclear
reactors.
Use the periodic table to find the abundance of the two isotopes.

6. A sample of chromium has the following isotopic composition by mass.


50 52 53 54
Isotope Cr Cr Cr Cr
Relative abundance / 4.31 83.76 9.55 2.38
%

Calculate the relative atomic mass of chromium based on these data, giving
your answer to two decimal places.

7. Magnesium has three stable isotopes: 24Mg, 25Mg and 26Mg. The lightest
isotope has an abundance of 78.90%. Calculate the percentage abundance of
the other isotopes.

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Structure 1.2.3 – Mass spectra (HL only)

1. Deduce the relative atomic mass of the element rubidium from the data
given in the graph.

2. The mass spectrum of an element X is shown below.

a) Identify the element and justify the answer.


b) Estimate the percentage of the total mass of the element due to
neutrons.

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3. The mass spectrum of chlorine is shown.


a) Outline the reason for the two peaks at m/z = 35 and 37.
b) Explain the presence and relative abundance of the peak at m/z = 74.

Further practice

(Sergey Bylikin, 2023), Pg. 33, End-of-topic questions

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