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Edexcel IGCSE Physics 7.2 atomic structure and nuclei

Practise atomic-structure questions by naming nucleus particles, interpreting symbols and predicting ion charge from electron changes.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • Name protons or neutrons as nucleus particles when atomic structure is labelled.
  • Predict ion charge when electrons are added or removed but proton number stays fixed.

7.2 Atomic structure and nuclei question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

An atom contains 8 protons, 8 neutrons and 8 electrons.

Which of these would result in a negatively charged ion of the same element?

A

adding an electron

B

adding a proton

C

removing an electron

D

removing a proton

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