CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.3.3 Isotopes of the Same Element Have the Questions

Use proton numbers and outer-shell electrons to explain why isotopes react in the same way.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • explain why isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties
  • relate chemical properties to electronic configuration and outer-shell electrons
  • distinguish isotopes with different neutron numbers but the same proton number
  • identify particles with matching chemical properties

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.3.3 Isotopes of the Same Element Have the Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statements about isotopes are correct?

1 Isotopes are atoms of different elements with the same number of protons.
2 Isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties.
3 Isotopes are atoms with the same relative atomic mass.
4 Isotopes of the same element have the same electronic configuration.

A

1 and 2

B

1 and 3

C

2 and 4

D

3 and 4

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