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a.

The table below shows the relative mass and relative charge of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Some values are missing.

Subatomic particleRelative massRelative charge
Proton1[ W ]
Neutron[ X ]0
Electron[ Y ][ Z ]

State the values of [ W ], [ X ], [ Y ], and [ Z ].

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b.

The chemical symbol for an atom of one isotope of magnesium is 1225Mg{}_{12}^{25}\text{Mg}1225​Mg.

(i) State the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons present in one neutral atom of this isotope.

(ii) Explain what is meant by the term isotopes in terms of subatomic particles.

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c.

Bromine has two naturally-occurring isotopes with mass numbers 79 and 81. A sample of bromine contained the two isotopes in the following proportions:

  • bromine-79 = 50.69%50.69\%50.69%
  • bromine-81 = 49.31%49.31\%49.31%

Use this information to calculate the relative atomic mass of bromine. Give your answer to two decimal places.

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