Quantum and Nuclear Physics · Semester 2
Atomic Structure: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
Introduce the basic structure of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Key Questions
- Identify the subatomic particles that make up an atom and their charges.
- Explain how the number of protons defines an element.
- Describe the arrangement of electrons in shells around the nucleus.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Atomic Physics - Secondary
Level: JC 2
Subject: Physics
Unit: Quantum and Nuclear Physics
Period: Semester 2
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