Atomic Model

Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 3.1.1

Atomic Model - Example

An atom has a small, positively-charged nucleus surrounded by orbiting negatively-charged electrons.

Hydrogen atom

Test yourself on Atomic Model

  • What is the charge of an atom's nucleus?

  • Which of the following statements are true of atoms?

  • What do we call a small, positively charged particle in an atom's nucleus?

  • What do we call a small, negatively charged particle that orbits an atom's nucleus?

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