ATOMIC STRUCTURE

1. (a) Define the following terms:-

         i.Atoms

        ii.Atomic number

        iii.Mass number

        iv.Electron

    (b) State Dalton’s atomic theory

2. (a) Draw  a simple diagram showing Electrons , Nucleus& protons.

     (b) Show the properties of subatomic particles in for of their charge and mass.

3. Element X has an atomic number of 20. State the group and period to which it belongs.

5.The following table shows the atomic  radii of elements A, B and C ( not the actual symbols of the elements) . Use it to answer the question that follow

 

Element 

Atomic radii (nm)

Ionic radii(nm)

A

0.113

0.096

B

0.085

0.109

C

0.172

0.171

a).Explain why the atomic radius of element  A is larger than its ionic radius?

b). Explain why element A has a very  high  melting point

c).Which element is the strongest oxidizing agent

d).Element A and  C react to form a while compound . In what state does the compound conduct electricity current? Explain

6.Element P and Q ( not actual symbols) have atomic numbers 8 and 11 respectively write down the symbol of their ions.

7.Argon can be represented as 40 AR white down the number of protons ,  electrons and neutrons present in an atom of argon.

8. The table below show atomic radii of elements in period 3 of the periodic table

 

Element

Na

Mg

Al

Sil

P

S

Cl

Atomic radius (nm)

1.90

1.60

1.43

1.32

1.28

1.27

o.99

 

 Explain the trend in the atomic radii across the period.

9.Sodium burns in oxygen to form white fumes. Write down the equation for the reaction.

10. Element P and Q (not actual symbols) are alkali metals. Element P is higher than Qin the periodic table.

a)Which of the two elements is more reactive ? Explain

b).Compare the ionization  energies of element P and Q.

c).Write down the formula of their chlorides.

11. The atomic number of calcium,oxygen and chlorine atoms are 20 ,8 and 17 respectively

 a). Write down the formula of the compound formed when calcium reacts with chlorine.

b). State the valences of the three atoms

c).Given the oxidation state oxygen in the compound formed  when it reacts with calcium.

d)Give two uses of chorine.

13.The table below shows the formula of elements P, Q , R and ( not actual symbols) and their chlorides.

Element

 P

Q

R

S

Formula of chloride

P cl

Q cl2

Rcl3

S cl5

 

a).State the group to which each of elements belong.

b).Indentify one element which is a non-metal.

c).Write down the formula of the oxide of element R.

14. Element T to period 3 and Group v/of the periodic table

 a) Draw diagram to show the electronic structure of element T.

 b).Determine its atomic number.

15. Element X (not actual symbol) has atomic number 19 and mass number 39.

a). State the number of neutrons in element X

b).Give the oxidation number of element X.

16. The table below gives the number of protons and neutrons in element G ,H,Iand T (not actual symbols)

 

Element

G

H

I

J

Number of protons

3

17

19

19

Number of neutrons

4

20

18

22

a.)Which of the atoms are isotope of the same element?

b).Which have the atoms have the some mass number?

c).Write the formula of the compound d formed between G and H.

17.Neon(ne)  has three isotope 20Ne ( abundance 90.3%) 21 Ne ( abundance 0.3%) and

(22Ne (abundance 9.2 %) . Determine the relative atomic mass of neon

18. Give the oxidation number of the following substance

a).Fe

b).Cl2

c).Sulphur in sulphur (iv) oxide (so2)

d).Manganese in permanganate ion (mnO4-)

19. The table below shows the valences of some  element and radicals.

Element/ Radical

Valency

Na

1

Al

3

Cu

2

Pb

2

Fe

3

So4

2

Cl

1

No3

1

Co3

2

 

Use the information in the table to answer the following questions;

a)Write the formula of the compound formed by the following  pairs:-

i).Na and SO4

ii).Cu and Cl

iii).Fe and NO3

iv).Al and SO4

v).Pb and Co3

b).Give the valence of each of the elements or radicals the following chemical compounds

  i).Ca3(PO4)2

 ii).CuCl

 iii) Mg3N2

 iv).NaHCO3

 v).Zn(No3)2

20.(a) Mention at least  four physical properties of alkaline earth metals.

     (b) Mention the chemical properties of alkaline earth metals.

     (c) An atom has mass number of Jb and an atomic number 26  calculate:-

       i).What is the neutron number of the element?

       ii).How many electrons are there in an atom of the element|

 


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