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CAIE IGCSE Physics: Atomic Structure Question Bank

Practise describing neutral atoms as a small positive nucleus with electrons in orbit, using diagrams and nuclide information.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • identify the nucleus and orbiting electrons in atomic diagrams or labelled models
  • state that protons and neutrons are in the nucleus while electrons orbit around it
  • use nuclide data to infer electron number and neutrality for a named atom

5.1.1.1—Structure of an atom in terms of a question 1

[Maximum number: 3]

Describe the structure of an atom of helium- 4,24He4,{ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}.

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