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(b)
Which calculation shows the radius of a sodium atom's nucleus?
Tick one box.
227 x 10 000 m
1
227 x 10 000
m
227 x 10-12 x 10 000 m
(i)

Atomic Structure Basics

Understanding atomic number and mass number is crucial for chemistry success. The atomic number tells you how many protons an atom has, whilst the mass number is the total count of protons and neutrons combined.

Atoms have no overall electrical charge because they contain equal numbers of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons. These opposite charges cancel each other out perfectly, leaving the atom electrically neutral.

Key Tip: Remember that electrons have a -1 charge, protons have a +1 charge, and neutrons are neutral (0 charge).

Elements in the same group of the periodic table share similar properties because they have the same number of electrons in their outer shell. For example, fluorine (2,7) and chlorine (2,8,7) both have 7 outer electrons, which explains why they're both in Group 7.

(b)
Which calculation shows the radius of a sodium atom's nucleus?
Tick one box.
227 x 10 000 m
1
227 x 10 000
m
227 x 10-12 x 10 000 m
(i)

Nuclear Size Calculations

Calculating the radius of an atomic nucleus involves working with incredibly small measurements. When dealing with nuclear dimensions, you'll often see calculations using scientific notation like 10^-12 metres.

The correct calculation format typically involves multiplying the atomic radius by a fraction to find the much smaller nuclear radius. Since nuclei are roughly 1/10,000th the size of the whole atom, this fraction appears frequently in nuclear size problems.

Remember: Nuclei are absolutely tiny compared to the whole atom - most of an atom is actually empty space!

Pay close attention to the mathematical operations and scientific notation in these questions, as they're testing both your physics knowledge and your maths skills.

(b)
Which calculation shows the radius of a sodium atom's nucleus?
Tick one box.
227 x 10 000 m
1
227 x 10 000
m
227 x 10-12 x 10 000 m
(i)

Particle Behaviour and Atomic Mass

Charged particles behave predictably in electric fields - they're attracted to oppositely charged plates. Electrons (negative) move towards positive plates, protons (positive) head towards negative plates, and neutrons (neutral) aren't deflected at all.

Calculating atomic mass uses Avogadro's constant 6.02×10236.02 × 10^23. The formula divides the relative atomic mass by this huge number to find the mass of a single atom. For sodium, this gives approximately 3.8 × 10^-23 grams per atom.

Study Hack: Practice rearranging this formula - it's a common exam question that tests both your chemistry knowledge and mathematical skills.

Remember to express your final answers to the correct number of significant figures as specified in the question. This attention to detail can earn you crucial marks.

(b)
Which calculation shows the radius of a sodium atom's nucleus?
Tick one box.
227 x 10 000 m
1
227 x 10 000
m
227 x 10-12 x 10 000 m
(i)

Periodic Table Development

Mendeleev's periodic table was revolutionary but incomplete compared to our modern version. The missing group was the noble gases Group0/8Group 0/8, which hadn't been discovered when Mendeleev created his table.

Mendeleev cleverly left gaps in his table for undiscovered elements and sometimes changed the order based on properties rather than just atomic mass. This forward-thinking approach allowed his table to accommodate new discoveries.

Exam Focus: Questions about Mendeleev often ask you to compare his table with the modern version, so know the key differences!

Key scientists made crucial discoveries about atomic structure: Niels Bohr discovered that electrons orbit the nucleus, whilst James Chadwick proved the existence of neutrons. These discoveries helped build our current understanding of atoms.



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Year 10 Paper 1 Mock Test with Key Answers

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These chemistry questions cover fundamental concepts about atomic structure, including how atoms are organised, their subatomic particles, and how elements are arranged in the periodic table. You'll also learn about calculations involving atomic mass and nuclear size.

(b)
Which calculation shows the radius of a sodium atom's nucleus?
Tick one box.
227 x 10 000 m
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227 x 10 000
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227 x 10-12 x 10 000 m
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Atomic Structure Basics

Understanding atomic number and mass number is crucial for chemistry success. The atomic number tells you how many protons an atom has, whilst the mass number is the total count of protons and neutrons combined.

Atoms have no overall electrical charge because they contain equal numbers of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons. These opposite charges cancel each other out perfectly, leaving the atom electrically neutral.

Key Tip: Remember that electrons have a -1 charge, protons have a +1 charge, and neutrons are neutral (0 charge).

Elements in the same group of the periodic table share similar properties because they have the same number of electrons in their outer shell. For example, fluorine (2,7) and chlorine (2,8,7) both have 7 outer electrons, which explains why they're both in Group 7.

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Which calculation shows the radius of a sodium atom's nucleus?
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227 x 10 000 m
1
227 x 10 000
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227 x 10-12 x 10 000 m
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Nuclear Size Calculations

Calculating the radius of an atomic nucleus involves working with incredibly small measurements. When dealing with nuclear dimensions, you'll often see calculations using scientific notation like 10^-12 metres.

The correct calculation format typically involves multiplying the atomic radius by a fraction to find the much smaller nuclear radius. Since nuclei are roughly 1/10,000th the size of the whole atom, this fraction appears frequently in nuclear size problems.

Remember: Nuclei are absolutely tiny compared to the whole atom - most of an atom is actually empty space!

Pay close attention to the mathematical operations and scientific notation in these questions, as they're testing both your physics knowledge and your maths skills.

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Which calculation shows the radius of a sodium atom's nucleus?
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227 x 10 000 m
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227 x 10 000
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227 x 10-12 x 10 000 m
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Particle Behaviour and Atomic Mass

Charged particles behave predictably in electric fields - they're attracted to oppositely charged plates. Electrons (negative) move towards positive plates, protons (positive) head towards negative plates, and neutrons (neutral) aren't deflected at all.

Calculating atomic mass uses Avogadro's constant 6.02×10236.02 × 10^23. The formula divides the relative atomic mass by this huge number to find the mass of a single atom. For sodium, this gives approximately 3.8 × 10^-23 grams per atom.

Study Hack: Practice rearranging this formula - it's a common exam question that tests both your chemistry knowledge and mathematical skills.

Remember to express your final answers to the correct number of significant figures as specified in the question. This attention to detail can earn you crucial marks.

(b)
Which calculation shows the radius of a sodium atom's nucleus?
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227 x 10 000 m
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227 x 10 000
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227 x 10-12 x 10 000 m
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Mendeleev's periodic table was revolutionary but incomplete compared to our modern version. The missing group was the noble gases Group0/8Group 0/8, which hadn't been discovered when Mendeleev created his table.

Mendeleev cleverly left gaps in his table for undiscovered elements and sometimes changed the order based on properties rather than just atomic mass. This forward-thinking approach allowed his table to accommodate new discoveries.

Exam Focus: Questions about Mendeleev often ask you to compare his table with the modern version, so know the key differences!

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David K

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Sudenaz Ocak

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Greenlight Bonnie

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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

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