Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

(a(i))[2]

State which letter, A, X or Z, represents the chemical symbol, the nucleon number, and the proton number.

(a(ii).1)[1]

Determine how many electrons are in a neutral atom of americium-241.

(a(ii).2)[1]

Determine how many neutrons are in a nucleus of americium-241.

(b)[2]

Explain the meaning of isotopes of an element.

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