Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

Caesium-137 is produced in nuclear reactors. The nucleus of caesium-137 may be shown as $^{137}_{55}\text{Cs}$.
(a)[4]

Complete Table 12.1 by naming the two particle types found in a caesium-137 nucleus, and state how many of each there are.

(b)[2]

Caesium has more than one isotope. Explain what is meant by the word isotope.

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