Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

(a)[1]

State one distinction between a hadron and a lepton.

(b(i))[2]

State the quark composition of a proton and a neutron. Proton: ________ Neutron: ________

(b(ii))[1]

Use your answer in (i) to work out the quark composition of an $\alpha$-particle.

(c(i))[1]

The findings from the $\alpha$-particle scattering experiment give evidence about the atom’s structure. Result 1: Most $\alpha$-particles pass straight through the metal foil or are turned through small angles. State what may be inferred from result 1.

(c(ii))[2]

Result 2: Only a very small minority of $\alpha$-particles are scattered through angles greater than $90^\circ$. State what may be inferred from result 2.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: States that the lepton is fundamental while the hadron is not / hadron consists of quarks

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