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6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes

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Question 32
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A student makes a model of a neutral atom containing 9 protons, 10 neutrons and 9 electrons. The student places all three types of particle inside the nucleus.

Which change makes the particle locations correct and leaves a positively charged nucleus?

[1]
A

Move all 9 protons outside the nucleus.

B

Move all 19 nucleons outside the nucleus.

C

Move all 10 neutrons outside the nucleus.

D

Move all 9 electrons outside the nucleus.

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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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