Answers

1)
a) Sum of the number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus
b) Na- K2 L8 M1
P3- - K2 L8 M8
c) Radioactive isotopes can be used as a medical tracer
d) The average mass of its atom.
e) Because chlorine contains two different isotopes

2)
a)
i) Fluorine
ii) Carbon
iii) Oxygen
iv) Nitrogen
v) Neon
vi) Carbon
vii) Lithium
viii) Fluorine

3) B 2412 Mg
C 10 and 8
D 24 11 Na

4)
a)
i)
Positively charged metal ions surrounded by a sea of
mobile delocalized electrons.

Metallic bond 