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6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes

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The Figure shows four nuclei, A, B, C and D.

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a.

Give the letters of two nuclei that are isotopes of the same element.

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b.

Explain your answer to (a).

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c.

Nucleus B and nucleus C have the same mass number.

Explain why nucleus B and nucleus C are nuclei of different elements.

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d.

Nucleus D is the nucleus of an atom of beryllium, Be.

Write the symbol for nucleus D, showing its mass number and atomic number.

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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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