Figure 3 shows the structure of an oxygen-14 atom - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 4 - 2016 - Paper 1
Question 4
Figure 3 shows the structure of an oxygen-14 atom.
(i) Complete the four labels on Figure 3.
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Figure 3 shows the structure of an oxygen-14 atom - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 4 - 2016 - Paper 1
Label 1: Nucleus
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The central part of the atom known as the nucleus should be labeled. It contains protons and neutrons.
Label 2: Electrons
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The small circles surrounding the nucleus represent electrons. Label these as electrons.
Label 3: Protons
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Within the nucleus, label the number of protons present in oxygen-14, which is 8.
Label 4: Neutrons
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Also within the nucleus, label the number of neutrons present in oxygen-14. As oxygen-14 has 6 neutrons, this should be indicated.
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