Skip to main content
A-LevelChemistryAtomic structureMay/June 2011Paper 1 Q11 Mark

Helium, He, is the second element in the Periodic Table. Tritium is the isotope of hydrogen ³H. What is the same in an atom of He and an atom of ³H?

Athe number of electrons
Bthe number of neutrons
Cthe number of protons
Dthe relative atomic mass

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B. This question tests the candidate's understanding of atomic structure within the Chemistrysyllabus. The examiner's mark scheme requires...

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🔒

Unlock the Examiner's Answer

Sign up for free to reveal the correct answer, the official mark scheme breakdown, and the examiner trap analysis for this question.

Sign Up Free to Unlock →

Join thousands of Cambridge students already using Oracle Prep

About This A-Level Chemistry Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) May/June 2011 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Atomic structure and is worth 1 mark.

Oracle Prep provides AI-powered practice for all Cambridge O-Level and A-Level subjects. Our platform includes topic predictions with 87.7% accuracy, AI essay grading, and a comprehensive question bank spanning 25 years of past papers.

© 2026 Oracle Prep — The AI-Powered Cambridge Exam Engine