A-LevelPhysicsNuclear physics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q381 Mark

Two nuclides are different isotopes of the same element. Which statement about the nuclides is correct?

ANeutral atoms of the nuclides have the same number of electrons.

BNuclei of the nuclides have different numbers of protons.

CNuclei of the nuclides have the same number of nucleons.

DNuclei of the nuclides have the same number of neutrons.

✓ Correct answer

A: Neutral atoms of the nuclides have the same number of electrons.

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Topic: Nuclear physics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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