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Quiz: Isotopes and why they exist

Edexcel GCSE Chemistry

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Building on what you've learned about atoms and their structure, let's test your knowledge of isotopes and why they exist!

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What is an isotope?

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Which of the following statements about isotopes are true? (Select all that apply)

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An isotope of carbon has {{blank0}} protons and {{blank1}} neutrons.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Why do isotopes of the same element have similar chemical properties?

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A sample contains 80% carbon-12 and 20% carbon-14. What is the average atomic mass of this sample? (Relative atomic mass of carbon-12 = 12, carbon-14 = 14)

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Which of the following isotopes are radioactive? (Select all that apply)

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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The {{blank0}} number defines the total number of protons and neutrons in an isotope.

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Which isotope of hydrogen is also known as 'heavy hydrogen'?

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