Session 2016/2017

KMPP
SET A CHEMISTRY SK016
MONDAY QUIZ 1

Name : _____________________________________________________

Practicum : _____________________________________________________

Matric No : _____________________________________________________

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS WITHIN 15 MINUTES.

1. (a) Define relative atomic mass.

[1 mark]

(b) (i) The nucleus of element Y contain 34 neutrons and 29 protons.Y can form an
ion by losing two of its electrons. Write down the isotopic notation symbol to
represent the ion.

[2 marks]

(ii) An ion G2- has 34 protons and 45 neutrons. Determine

the number of electrons :
2- [2 marks]
the nucleon number of G :
2. Cerium, Ce is a reactive, grey metal that is used in ceramics, alloys and glass. The
four naturally occurring stable isotopes of cerium are given in the table below.
Relative atomic mass (amu) Percentage abundance (%)
135.91 0.19
137.91 0.25
139.91 88.48
141.91 11.08

(a) Calculate the average atomic mass of cerium.

[3 marks]

(b) Calculate the relative atomic mass of cerium.

[2 marks]
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SET B CHEMISTRY SK016
TUESDAY QUIZ 1

Name : _____________________________________________________

Practicum : _____________________________________________________

Matric No : _____________________________________________________

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS WITHIN 15 MINUTES.

1. (a) Define isotopes.

[1 mark]
(b) Determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the following
species.
27
Al3+
13

the number of protons :

the number of neutrons :
[3 marks]
the number of electrons :
2. The mass spectrum of silicon, Si obtained from the spectrometer analysis is
given in the figure below.

92.2
Percentage
abundance
(%)

4.7 3.1
m
28 29 30 e
(a) List the isotopes found in the spectrum.

(b) Calculate the average atomic mass of silicon [3 marks]

[3 marks]
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SET C CHEMISTRY SK016
WEDNESDAY QUIZ 1

Name : _____________________________________________________

Practicum : _____________________________________________________

Matric No : _____________________________________________________

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS WITHIN 15 MINUTES.

1. (a) Define relative molecular mass.

[1 mark]

(b) Determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the following
species.
79
Br -
35

the number of protons :

the number of neutrons :
the number of electrons :
[3 marks]
2. (a) Lutetium has two isotopes, Lu-175 and Lu-176. The exact relative atomic mass
of the lighter isotope is 174.941 and its percent natural abundance is 97.41%.
If the relative atomic of lutetium is 174.967, calculate the exact relative atomic
mass of the heavier isotope?

[3 marks]

(b) Boron consists of two isotopes, boron-10 and boron-11. The relative atomic
mass of boron is 10.81. Calculate the relative abundances of boron-10 and
boron-11.

[3 marks]
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SET D CHEMISTRY SK016
THURSDAY QUIZ 1

Name : _____________________________________________________

Practicum : _____________________________________________________

Matric No : _____________________________________________________

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS WITHIN 15 MINUTES.

1. (a) Define nucleon number.

[1 mark]

(b) (i) An isotope of cobalt, (Co, Z =27) is used in radiation therapy for cancer. This
isotope has 33 neutrons in its nucleus. What is its isotope notation?

[2 marks]
(ii) One of the most harmful components of nuclear waste is a radioactive
isotope of strontium, which can be deposited in our bones.
90
Sr
38

How many protons and neutrons are in the nucleus of Sr-90?

[2 marks]
2. The following is the mass spectrum of an element X.

10
abundance
Relative

4 2
m
50 51 52 e
(a) Calculate the percentage abundance of each isotope. [3 marks]

(b) Calculate the relative atomic mass of X.

[3 marks]
SET E CHEMISTRY SK016
FRIDAY QUIZ 1
Session 2016/2017
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Name : _____________________________________________________

Practicum : _____________________________________________________

Matric No : _____________________________________________________

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS WITHIN 15 MINUTES.

1. (a) Define proton number.

[1 mark]

(b) Give the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the anion found in
sulphide ores such as chalcocite, Cu2S.
32
S 2-
16

[3 marks]
2. Naturally occurring magnesium consists of three stable isotopes with each having
percentage abundance as the following:

Isotopes Relative isotopic mass Percentage abundance

24
Mg 23.985 amu 78.99%
25
Mg 24.986 amu 10.00%
26
Mg 25.983 amu 11.01%

(a) Calculate the average atomic mass of magnesium.

[3 marks]
(b) Gallium, Ga is a soft, silvery white metal. It is soluble in both acids and alkalis.
Gallium has two isotopes, each with 38 and 40 neutrons.Its proton number is 31
and its relative atomic mass is 69.723 .Calculate the percent natural abundance
of the heavier isotope.
[3 marks]
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