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Paper 3 structured question: Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

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Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Atomic Structure

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Structure of an Atom

An atom consists of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. The nucleus contains protons and neutrons, while electrons are arranged in shells around the nucleus.

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    Describe the structure of an atom.

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