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INO. Tutorial Sheet 3. BS 131

This tutorial sheet covers various topics in inorganic chemistry, including isotopes, Bohr's theory, wave nature of matter, and periodic table trends. It includes problems related to calculating atomic numbers, mass numbers, relative atomic masses, energy levels, and properties of elements. Additionally, it discusses concepts such as the photoelectric effect, atomic radius trends, electronegativity, and reactivity of metals.

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INO. Tutorial Sheet 3. BS 131

This tutorial sheet covers various topics in inorganic chemistry, including isotopes, Bohr's theory, wave nature of matter, and periodic table trends. It includes problems related to calculating atomic numbers, mass numbers, relative atomic masses, energy levels, and properties of elements. Additionally, it discusses concepts such as the photoelectric effect, atomic radius trends, electronegativity, and reactivity of metals.

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Natural Resources Development College

BS 131

Tutorial sheet 3​ Inorganic Chemistry​ March, 2025

Isotopes
1.​ Find the number of electrons, protons, and neutrons in the Argon and Chromium atom
atoms.
2.​ Titanium has 22 electrons and 26 neutrons. Find the atomic number and mass number
of Titanium
3.​ An element X has three naturally occurring isotopes with the following data:
●​ Isotope X‑50: mass = 49.94 amu, abundance = 30%
●​ Isotope X‑51: mass = 50.94 amu, abundance = 50%
●​ Isotope X‑52: mass = 51.94 amu, abundance = 20%

Calculate the relative atomic mass (RAM) of element X.

4.​ Element Z is known to have an average atomic mass of 26.98 amu. It has two isotopes:
●​ Isotope Z‑26: mass = 26 amu, with a natural abundance of 75%
●​ Isotope Z‑28: mass = unknown

Determine the mass of isotope Z‑28.

Bohr’s Theory & Wave Nature of Matter.

5.​ What are the four postulates of bohr’s theory?


6.​ An electron in a hydrogen atom is excited to the n = 4 energy level. calculate the energy
of the electron in this level.
7.​ Compare the angular momentum of an electron in n = 3 to that in n = 4
8.​ Calculate the wavelength of light emitted when each of the following transitions occur in
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the hydrogen atom. (Planck’s constant: 6.626 x 10 J.s) and (speed of light; 2.9979 x
8
10 m/s)
a.​ n= 3 → n= 2
b.​ n= 4 → n = 2
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9.​ An electron (m = 9.11×10 kg) in a hydrogen atom is moving with a velocity of 2.0×10
m/s. Calculate its de Broglie wavelength using the formula.
10.​A particle has a velocity that is 90.% of the speed of light. If the wavelength of the
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particle is 1.5 x 10 m, calculate the mass of the particle
11.​Explain the photoelectric effect.
12.​Why is light considered as a wave?

The Periodic Table and Periodic Table Trends

1.​ What is The mass number of an element in group 8 and period 6


2.​ An element has an atomic number of 17, belongs to Group 17, and has a high
electronegativity.
(a) Identify the element.
(b) Describe its state at room temperature

3.​ An element is in Group 2, Period 4 of the periodic table.


(a) Identify the element.
(b) Predict its properties and chemical reactivity.

4.​ Tin is an element in group 14. In what period is Tin?

5.​ What are the Characteristics of Alkali metals?

6.​ Atomic Radius Trend

a) Explain why atomic radius decreases across a period from left to right.​
​ (b) Explain why atomic radius increases down a group.
7.​ Why does electronegativity increase across a period?

8.​ Why does ionization energy decrease down a group?

9.​ Which metal is more reactive, potassium (K) or sodium (Na)? Explain.

10.​Why do noble gases show almost no reactivity?

11.​Arrange the following elements in order of increasing atomic radius: Na, Mg, Al, Si.

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