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Chemistry 0620 · Question 1[10 marks]

Magnesium exists naturally as three isotopes: $\ce{^{24}Mg}$ , $\ce{^{25}Mg}$ , and $\ce{^{26}Mg}$ . The mass spectrum chart shows their relative abundances: $\ce{^{24}Mg}$ (78.9%), $\ce{^{25}Mg}$ (10.0%), and $\ce{^{26}Mg}$ (11.1%).

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State the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons present in a $\ce{^{26}Mg^{2+}}$ ion.

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(b)

Calculate the relative atomic mass, Ar, of Magnesium to two decimal places. Show your working clearly.

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(c)

Explain why $\ce{^{24}Mg}$ and $\ce{^{26}Mg}$ have identical chemical properties.

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(d)

State the electronic configuration of a $\ce{^{24}Mg}$ atom and a $\ce{^{24}Mg^{2+}}$ ion.

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