Atomic Structure

Q7.

(a) An ion of plutonium has an overall charge of +1.6 × 10^–19C.
For this ion state the number of

(i) protons

(ii) neutrons

(iii) electrons

(3 marks)

(b) Plutonium has several isotopes. Explain the meaning of the word isotopes.

(2 marks)
(Total 5 marks)