CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.3.2 Symbols for Atoms and Ions Questions

Use atomic notation and particle counts to solve atom and ion structure questions.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • calculate proton, neutron and electron numbers for atoms and ions
  • interpret atomic and ionic notation
  • identify correct ion formulae and charges
  • use atomic structure data to classify particles

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.3.2 Symbols for Atoms and Ions Questions question 1

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The atomic number and nucleon number of a potassium atom are shown.

Table for Question CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.3.2 Symbols for Atoms and Ions Questions question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Chemistry

How many protons, neutrons and electrons are in a potassium ion, K+\mathrm{K}^{+}?

protons

neutrons

electrons

19

20

18

19

20

20

20

19

18

20

19

19

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