Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

Fig. 9.1 shows an atom of beryllium, and labels A, B and C mark three kinds of particle.
(a(i))[3]

Complete Table 9.1 by naming each particle and giving the sign of its charge. One row has already been completed for you.

(a(ii))[2]

Several isotopes of beryllium exist. State what the word isotope means.

(b)[1]

Suggest which source of background radiation is in region D.

(c(i))[1]

State how many protons are in this radon atom.

(c(ii))[1]

State how many particles there are in the nucleus of this radon atom.

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