Atomic Structure

§6.4Foundation and Higher tierAQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)

Atomic Structure sits inside Physics in the AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy specification. Below is the structure the official spec gives it — the areas it covers and the concepts examiners can ask about.

What Atomic Structure covers

  • Atoms and Isotopes§6.4.1
  • Atoms and Nuclear Radiation§6.4.2

Concepts you need to know

The named concepts the 8464 specification examines in this subtopic. The full what-to-know, how-to-get-top-marks and examiner-expectations breakdown for each lives inside the app.

Atomic Structure and Development of the ModelRadioactive Decay and Types of RadiationNuclear EquationsHalf-LifeContamination and Irradiation

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