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Q2 — State and define (Atomic structure)

GCSE · Combined Science · AQA · P — Physics

Question

State the relative charges and relative masses of a proton, neutron, and electron.

[2 marks]


Mark scheme (AO1):

  • Proton: charge +1, mass 1 ✓
  • Neutron: charge 0, mass 1 ✓
  • Electron: charge −1, mass ~0 (or 1/1836 / negligible) ✓ Award 1 mark for any one fully correct row; 2 marks for all three correct. Reject "small" without numerical value for electron mass — grade 9 candidates must quantify.

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