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2.1 Atomic structure

2.1 Atomic structure

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Question 6

An ion of element Y2+\text{Y}^{2+}Y2+ has a mass number of 88 and contains 36 electrons. Which of the following represents the subatomic particle composition of a neutral atom of a different isotope of element Y\text{Y}Y?

A

38 protons, 38 electrons, 48 neutrons

B

36 protons, 36 electrons, 52 neutrons

C

38 protons, 36 electrons, 50 neutrons

D

38 protons, 38 electrons, 50 neutrons

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2.1 Atomic structure Questions

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87 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2.1 Atomic structure, covering 2.1.1 Development of the atomic model, 2.1.2 Structure of the atom and subatomic particles, 2.1.3 Mass number, isotopes and relative atomic mass, and 2.1.4 Calculating relative atomic mass from isotopic abundance. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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