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The Structure Of An Atom (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'The Structure Of An Atom' from the broader topic Atomic Structure. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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What is the name of the positively charged particle emitted in beta-plus decay (not the common beta-minus)?
Why are alpha emitters more dangerous when ingested than gamma emitters at the same activity?
Which scientist’s experiment showed that most of the atom is empty space and that there is a small dense nucleus?
What is an isotope?
If a sample’s activity falls from 800 counts per minute to 200 counts per minute, how many half-lives have passed?
Which type of radiation consists of helium nuclei (two protons and two neutrons)?
The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of which particles in a neutral atom?
Which type of nuclear radiation is most penetrating and requires dense shielding like lead?
Which statement describes the arrangement of an atom in the modern (quantum) model?
Which particle orbits the nucleus in the Bohr model of the atom?
A sodium atom loses one electron to form Na+. How does the number of protons compare with the number of electrons in Na+?