A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes

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This question is about atoms and isotopes.

a.

An atom of element Y has:

  • an atomic number of 6
  • a mass number of 14

Give the number of electrons and the number of neutrons in this atom of element Y. Choose answers from: 6, 8, 14, 20.

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b.

Table 1 shows information about two isotopes of element Z.

Table 1

IsotopeMass numberPercentage abundance (%)
Isotope A8572.2
Isotope B8727.8

Calculate the relative atomic mass (ArA_rAr​) of element Z.

Use Table 1 and the equation: Ar=(mass number×percentage) of isotope A+(mass number×percentage) of isotope B100A_r = \frac{(\text{mass number} \times \text{percentage}) \text{ of isotope A} + (\text{mass number} \times \text{percentage}) \text{ of isotope B}}{100}Ar​=100(mass number×percentage) of isotope A+(mass number×percentage) of isotope B​

Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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c.

Suggest the identity of element Z. Use the periodic table.

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