Physics 9-1 0972: Atomic Physics Topical Past Paper Questions
Cambridge IGCSE Physics 9-1 (0972) past-paper questions on Atomic Physics, free. This topic is frequently examined across 12 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.
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(a) Describe the structure of an atom of helium-4, $ {}_{2}^{4}He $. [3] (b) The Sun is a medium-sized star powered by nuclear fusion reactions which release energy. (i) State what happens during nuclear fusion reactions which form helium. [2] (ii) State two regions of the electr…
The nuclide notation for the radioactive isotope carbon-14 is $ {}^{14}_{6}C $. (a) Using the symbols shown in Fig. 8.1, draw a diagram to show the number of electrons, neutrons and protons in a neutral atom of carbon-14 and how they are arranged. Fig. 8.1 [3] (b) Describe how th…
Many household smoke alarms contain a sample of the radioactive isotope americium-241 (Am). (a) Americium-241 is the isotope of the element americium that has the nucleon number (mass number) 241. (i) State how the composition of a nucleus of americium-241 differs from that of a…
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