CAIE IGCSE Physics 5.1.1 The Atom Topic Practice

Question 1

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Which diagram shows the structure of a neutral atom?

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D

D

Question 2

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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?

A

A chlorine atom gains an electron to form the chloride ion.

B

A chlorine atom loses a proton to form the chloride ion.

C

A magnesium atom loses an electron to form the magnesium ion.

D

A magnesium atom gains two electrons to form the magnesium ion.

Question 3

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How are positive and negative ions formed from atoms?

positive ion

negative ion

add positive charge to the nucleus

add an electron to the atom

add positive charge to the nucleus

remove positive charge from the nucleus

remove an electron from the atom

add an electron to the atom

remove an electron from the atom

remove positive charge from the nucleus

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