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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section

Atomic number and mass number

19 practice questions

Practice questions

1–8 of 8 · Easy

  1. Question 1

    1 mark · Easy

    State the position of protons in an atom.

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  2. Question 2

    3 marks · Easy

    (a)

    Define the term 'isotope'.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Give the meaning of 'mass number'.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Define 'atomic number'.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 3

    2 marks · Easy

    An atom has an atomic number of 9 and a mass number of 19. Calculate the number of neutrons in this atom. Show your working.

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  4. Question 4

    2 marks · Easy

    Explain why the atomic number is important in identifying an element.

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  5. Question 5

    3 marks · Easy

    Properties of Three Sub-Atomic Particles
    ParticleRelative massRelative charge
    A1+1
    B1/1836-1
    C10
    (a)

    Name particle A.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Name particle B.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    State the position in the atom of particle C.

    [1 mark]
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  6. Question 6

    1 mark · Easy

    State what information the mass number of an atom gives you.

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  7. Question 7

    3 marks · Easy

    (a)

    Name the sub-atomic particle with a negative charge.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    State the relative mass of a proton.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Where is the neutron found in the atom?

    [1 mark]
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  8. Question 8

    2 marks · Easy

    An atom has 13 protons and 14 neutrons. Calculate the mass number of this atom.

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