Practice Isotopes (Brief Introduction) - 3.2.2.3 | Elements and the Periodic Table: Nature's Organization | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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3.2.2.3 - Isotopes (Brief Introduction)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define an isotope.

💡 Hint: Focus on protons and neutrons.

Question 2

Easy

What does the atomic number represent?

💡 Hint: It's the defining feature of an element.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is an isotope?

  • Atoms with different number of protons
  • Atoms of the same element with different neutrons
  • Atoms of different elements with same neutrons

💡 Hint: Focus on what defines an isotope.

Question 2

True or False: Isotopes of an element have different atomic numbers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what makes an element unique.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a sample contains 100 Carbon atoms, with 90 being Carbon-12 and 10 being Carbon-14, how would you calculate the average atomic mass of this sample?

💡 Hint: Use the number of each isotope and weight it by its mass.

Question 2

Discuss the impact of isotopes in medical imaging and therapy. Include a specific isotope and its application in your response.

💡 Hint: Think about how isotopes work in imaging.

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