Atomic Structure: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
Physics · JC 2 · Quantum and Nuclear Physics · Semester 2

Atomic Structure: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

Introduce the basic structure of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE: Atomic Physics - Secondary

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Introduce the basic structure of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Key Questions

  1. Identify the subatomic particles that make up an atom and their charges.
  2. Explain how the number of protons defines an element.
  3. Describe the arrangement of electrons in shells around the nucleus.

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