Atomic structure (physics)
Describe the development of the atomic model, radioactive decay (alpha, beta, gamma), half-life, and nuclear equations
What you'll learn
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Imagine a tiny fruit salad 🥝🍓🍇 — the atom is like that, but with even tinier bits inside!
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What are the two types of particle found in the nucleus?
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Here's a simple atom: the nucleus is the tiny dot in the middle, and the electrons are the dots on the rings around it.
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Build a carbon atom! It has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons.
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Let's figure out the atomic number and mass number of an atom with 3 protons and 4 neutrons.
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An atom has 8 protons and 8 neutrons. What is its mass number?
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Which part of the atom has a positive charge?
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