Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

A neutral atom is made up of electrons moving around a nucleus. Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus. Which statement about the atom has to be correct?

  • AThe number of electrons is equal to the number of neutrons.
  • BThe number of electrons is equal to the number of protons.
  • CThe number of neutrons is equal to the number of protons.
  • DThe number of electrons, neutrons and protons are all different.

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