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A-LevelChemistryAtomic structure9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q21 Mark

Beams of charged particles are deflected by an electrical field. The angle of deflection of a particle is proportional to its charge/mass ratio. In an experiment protons are deflected by an angle of +15°. In another experiment under identical conditions 2H¯ ions are deflected by an angle of Y°. What is the value of Y?

A-30.0
B-7.5
C+7.5
D+30.0

✓ Correct answer

B: -7.5

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Atomic structure, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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