Subsection 5.1.1. The atom for Physics, IGCSE - revisedeck

5.1.1. The atom

A subsection of Physics, 0625, through 5. Nuclear physics

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Atom P has 6 electrons, 6 protons and 6 neutrons. Atom Q has 6 electrons, 6 protons and 7 neutrons. Which statement is correct?

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2023

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The diagrams represent the protons, neutrons and electrons in different atoms and ions. Which diagram shows a negatively charged ion?

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2023

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A magnesium ion has a double positive charge and a chloride ion has a single negative charge. Which statement is correct?

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2023

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The scattering of α-particles by a thin gold foil provides evidence for the nuclear model of the atom. Two α-particles of the same energy are incident on a nucleus of gold. Which diagram shows the correct paths followed by the α-particles as they pass close to the nucleus?

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MCQ

2023

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Which diagram represents the structure of a neutral atom?

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2024

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The diagram shows five atoms in a radioactive substance. The atoms each give out an -particle. atom atom atom atom atom first particle second particle Atom 1 is the first to give out a particle. Atom 3 is the second to give out a particle. Which atom will give out the next particle?

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2024

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-particles are directed at a metal foil. Most of the particles pass through the foil with little change in direction. A small proportion of the particles are scattered back through large angles. What does this evidence suggest about the structure of an atom?

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2024

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Which row describes the nature and a property of all β-particles?

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2016

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A very important experiment improved scientists’ understanding of the structure of matter. The experiment involved -particles being fired at a thin, gold foil. What happened?

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2021

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A very important experiment improved scientists’ understanding of the structure of matter. The experiment involved -particles being fired at a thin, gold foil. What happened?

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MCQ

2021

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