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Question 21N.1A.SL.TZ0.4

Date	November 2021	Marks available	[Maximum mark: 1]	Reference code	21N.1A.SL.TZ0.4
Level	SL	Paper	1A	Time zone	TZ0
Command term	Identify	Question number	4	Adapted from	N/A

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21N.1A.SL.TZ0.4

Which species has two more neutrons than electrons?

${}_{3}^{6}L i^{+}$ ${}_{4}^{9}B e^{2 +}$ ${}_{11}^{23}N a^{+}$ ${}_{20}^{42}C a^{2 +}$

A. ${}_{3}^{6}L i^{+}$

B. ${}_{4}^{9}B e^{2 +}$

C. ${}_{11}^{23}N a^{+}$

D. ${}_{20}^{42}C a^{2 +}$

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Markscheme

C

Syllabus sections

Structure 1. Models of the particulate nature of matter » Structure 1.2—The nuclear atom » Structure 1.2.1 - Atoms and negatively charged electrons. Atoms contain a positively charged, dense nucleus composed of protons and neutrons (nucleons). Negatively charged electrons occupy the space outside the nucleus. Use the nuclear symbol ZXA to deduce the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms and ions.