Question 1

(a) List two properties of alpha particles.

(b) X is an element which exists as an isotopic mixture containing 90% of \(^{39}_{19} X\) and 10% of \(^{41}_{19}X\).

(i) How many neutrons are present in the isotope \(^{41}_{19}X\)?

(ii) Calculate the mean relative atomic mass of X.

Theory

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Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Chemistry
Year
1997
Question no.
#1
Type
Theory

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