5.1.1 The atom
- Syllabus
- 0625–2026–2027
- Topic
- 5.1.1
- Level
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5.1.1.1—Structure of an atom in terms of a
- Describe the structure of an atom in terms of a positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons in orbit around the nucleus
5.1.1.2—How atoms may form positive ions by
- Know how atoms may form positive ions by losing electrons or form negative ions by gaining electrons
5.1.1.3—Alpha-particle scattering by thin
- Describe how alpha-particle scattering by thin metal supports the nuclear atom: (a) tiny nucleus with mostly empty space around it (b) nucleus contains most atomic mass (c) nucleus is positively charged
Objective notes
3 learning objectivesConceptIGCSE Physics