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Cambridge IGCSE Physics The Nuclear Model of the Atom Exam Questions
Free Cambridge IGCSE Physics exam questions on The Nuclear Model of the Atom, with mark schemes. Covers atomic structure, the alpha scattering experiment, nuclide notation, fission and fusion.
The Nuclear Model of the Atom exam questions
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physics past paper question on Topic 5, collected into one pack with the mark schemes. Answer them without notes, mark them line by line, then move on to full past papers.
About Cambridge IGCSE Physics The Nuclear Model of the Atom
This sub-topic covers the atom and nucleus.
What you need to know
- Atom Protons, neutrons and electrons.
- Scattering Evidence for a small dense nucleus.
- Nuclear energy Fission and fusion.
Common mistakes in The Nuclear Model of the Atom
- Mixing proton and nucleon number.
- Saying most alpha particles bounce back.
Try two The Nuclear Model of the Atom exam-style questions
1. State the number of neutrons in ¹⁴₆C. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
8.
2. Describe one result of alpha scattering. (1 mark)
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Most alpha particles passed straight through.
The Nuclear Model of the Atom FAQs
What does this cover?
Atomic structure and nuclear reactions.
What is an isotope?
Same proton number, different neutron number.
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