Structure of the Atom — Click to Explore

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DiagramUnit: Atomic StructureGCSE

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Practice questions for Atomic Structure

What does the atomic number of an element tell you?

  • A. The number of neutrons in the nucleus
  • B. The total mass of the atom
  • C. The number of protons in the nucleus
  • D. The number of electrons in the outer shell
1 markfoundation

Explain what is meant by the relative atomic mass of an element and how it is calculated from isotopic data. [3 marks]

3 marksstandard

Quick recall flashcards

What are nucleons?
Particles in the nucleus — protons and neutrons together
What is the mass number?
The total number of protons + neutrons in an atom

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