Which statement correctly describes the structure of an atom?
Positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons form a positively charged nucleus, surrounded by negatively charged electrons.
Negatively charged electrons and uncharged neutrons form a negatively charged nucleus, surrounded by positively charged protons.
Positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons form an uncharged nucleus, surrounded by uncharged neutrons.
Uncharged neutrons form an uncharged nucleus, surrounded by both positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.
284 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.1 The nuclear model of the atom, covering 5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions, 5.1.1b Alpha-particle scattering, 5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes, 5.1.2b Proton number, nucleon number and nuclide notation, and 5.1.2c Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.