Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

(a)[3]

Show where each particle is located in the atom. Add a tick to the correct box.

(b(i))[1]

State the proton number for carbon.

(b(ii))[1]

State the nucleon number for the carbon atom.

(c(i))[2]

Explain what the term isotope means.

(c(ii))[1]

Suggest the nuclide notation for a different possible isotope of carbon.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Tick in the 1st row under orbiting the nucleus

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