Physics task

1. Structure of an atom
a. Which particles make up the nucleus of an atom
b. Which particles orbit around the nucleus?
2. A particular atom of oxygen is represented by 178O
a. What is the nucleon number?
b. What is the proton number?
3. A particular atom of lead (Pb) contains 82 protons and 128 neutrons. Write down the full
symbol for this atom.
4. How many protons, neutrons and electrons are there in a neutral silver atom, with the
symbol 107Ag?
5. How many times greater is the mass of a proton than the mass of an electron.

Physics task

1. Structure of an atom
c. Which particles make up the nucleus of an atom
d. Which particles orbit around the nucleus?
2. A particular atom of oxygen is represented by 178O
c. What is the nucleon number?
d. What is the proton number?
3. A particular atom of lead (Pb) contains 82 protons and 128 neutrons. Write down the full
symbol for this atom.
4. How many protons, neutrons and electrons are there in a neutral silver atom, with the
symbol 107Ag?
5. How many times greater is the mass of a proton than the mass of an electron.