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6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes

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The Figure shows a model of an atom.

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a.

Name the particles labelled X, Y and Z.

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b.

Give the atomic number of this atom.

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c.

Give the mass number of this atom.

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d.

The atom is an atom of beryllium. The symbol for beryllium is Be.

Write the symbol for this atom, showing its mass number and atomic number.

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e.

Explain why this atom has no overall charge.

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6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes

103 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes, covering 6.1.1 Structure of the atom, 6.1.2 Isotopes: atomic and mass number, 6.1.3 Sub-atomic particles: masses and charges, and 6.1.4 Electron orbits and energy changes. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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