Question
(a) Atoms are made of protons, neutrons and electrons. Atoms of the same element are known as isotopes.
(i) Complete the table.[2]
(ii) \(_{12}^{24}\textrm{Mg}\) and \(_{12}^{25}\textrm{Mg}\) are isotopes of magnesium.
Complete the table to show the numbers of electrons, neutrons and protons in these isotopes of magnesium.[2]
(iii) Explain why magnesium ions have a charge of 2+.[1]
(b) Mg2+ ions have the electronic structure 2,8.
Give the formula of the following particles which have the same electronic structure as Mg2+ ions.
-
- a cation (positive ion)
- an anion (negative ion)
- an atom
[3] [Total: 8]
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
2(a)(i)
Mark by column
2(a)(ii)
Mark by row
2(a)(iii) (they have) 2 more protons than electrons
OR
(they have) 2 fewer electrons than protons
OR
(they have) 12 protons and 10 electrons
2(b) Na+ or Al 3+ (1)
F– or O2– or N3– (1)
Ne (1)
Question
This question is about copper and its compounds.
(a) Copper has two different naturally occurring atoms, \(^{63}Cu\) and \(^{65}Cu\).
(i) State the term used for atoms of the same element with different nucleon numbers.
(ii) The atomic number of copper is 29.
Complete the table to show the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the particles
of copper shown.
(iii) Relative atomic mass is the average mass of naturally occurring atoms of an element.
The percentage of the naturally occurring atoms in a sample of copper is shown.
Deduce the relative atomic mass of copper in this sample.
Give your answer to one decimal place.
relative atomic mass = …………………………
(b) Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is used to test for the presence of water. When this test is positive,
hydrated copper(II) sulfate is formed.
(i) State the colour change seen during this test.
from ……………………………………………………. to ……………………………………………………
(ii) Complete the chemical equation to show the reaction that takes place.
\(CuSO_4 + …………………… \leftrightarrow CuSO_4•5H_2O\)
(iii) State how hydrated copper(II) sulfate can be turned back into anhydrous copper(II) sulfate.
(iv) Describe a test for pure water.
(c) Aqueous copper(II) sulfate contains \(Cu^{2+}\)(aq) ions.
(i) Describe what is seen when aqueous copper(II) sulfate is added to aqueous
sodium hydroxide, NaOH(aq).
(ii) Write the ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous copper(II) sulfate and aqueous
sodium hydroxide.
Include state symbols.
(d) When solid copper(II) nitrate is heated copper(II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen are
formed.
\(2Cu(NO_3)_2 → 2CuO + 4NO_2 + O_2\)
Calculate the volume of nitrogen dioxide formed at room temperature and pressure when 4.7g
of \(Cu(NO_3)_2\) is heated.
Use the following steps:
● calculate the mass of one mole of \(Cu(NO_3)_2\)
………………………… g
● calculate the number of moles of \(Cu(NO_3)_2\) used
………………………… moles
● determine the number of moles of nitrogen dioxide formed
………………………… moles
● calculate the volume of nitrogen dioxide formed at room temperature and pressure.
………………………… \(dm^3\)
(e) Write the chemical equation to show the action of heat on sodium nitrate, \(NaNO_3\).
Answer/Explanation
Answer:
(a) (i) isotopes
(ii) 1 mark for each correct row
(iii) M1 = (70 × 63) + (30 × 65) or [ ( 4410) + (1950) ] or 6360 (1)
M2 = M1 / 100 = 63.6 (1)
OR
M1= (0.7(0) × 63) + (0.3(0) × 65) or [ (44.1(0) ) + (19.5(0)) ] (1)
M2 = 63.6 (1)
(b) (i) M1 white (1)
M2 to (light) blue (1)
(ii) \(5H_2O\)
(iii) heating
(iv) M1 boiling point (1)
M2 is 100 °C
OR
M1 freezing point (1)
M2 is 0 °C (1)
(c) (i) blue precipitate
(ii) Alternative suggestion:
M1 \(Cu(OH)_2\) (as only product) (1)
M2 \(Cu^{2+}\) and 2OH– (as reactants) (1)
M3 state symbols (1)
(d) M1 188
M2 4.7 / 188 = 0.025(0)
M3 0.025(0) × 2 = 0.05(0)
M4 0.05(0) × 24.0 = 1.2
(e) \(2NaNO_3 → 2NaNO_2 + O_2\)
\(NaNO_2\) (1)
rest of equation (1)
Question
(a) The table gives information about some atoms or ions, A, B and C.
Complete the table.[4]
(b) (i) Carbon is an element.
Define the term element. [1]
(ii) \(_{6}^{12}\textrm{C}\), \(_{6}^{13}\textrm{C}\) and \(_{6}^{14}\textrm{C}\) are isotopes of carbon.
Complete the table.[2] [Total: 7]
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
2(a)
2(b)(i) element
EITHER (substance) made of atoms with the same atomic number / number of protons / proton number
OR a substance that cannot be split up / broken down into two or more simple(r) substances by chemical means
2(b)(ii) M1 6 protons in all three rows(1)
M2 6,7 and 8 neutrons(1)