Question 37
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5. Nuclear physics
5.1.1. The atom

Describe how the scattering of alpha (α) particles by a sheet of thin metal supports the nuclear model of the atom, by providing evidence for: (a) a very small nucleus surrounded by mostly empty space (b) a nucleus containing most of the mass of the atom (c) a nucleus that is positively charged

5. Nuclear physics
5.1.2. The nucleus

Describe the composition of the nucleus in terms of protons and neutrons

5. Nuclear physics
5.2.2. The three types of nuclear e...

Identify alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ) emissions from the nucleus by recalling: (a) their nature (b) their relative ionising effects (c) their relative penetrating abilities (β⁺ are not included, β-particles will be taken to refer to β⁻)