Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

In what way do atoms form positive and negative ions?

  • Apositive ion: add positive charge to the nucleus; negative ion: add an electron to the atom
  • Bpositive ion: add positive charge to the nucleus; negative ion: remove positive charge from the nucleus
  • Cpositive ion: remove an electron from the atom; negative ion: add an electron to the atom
  • Dpositive ion: remove an electron from the atom; negative ion: remove positive charge from the nucleus

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