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S1.2 The Nuclear Atom

Learning Objectives 

1.2.1: Structure of the Atom: Exploring the structure of atoms and how Rutherford’s experiment led to the nuclear model of the atom

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1.2.2: Isotopes: Understanding isotopes, how they differ in mass, and how their abundances affect relative atomic mass.

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Higher Level 

1.2.3: â€‹Mass Spectrometry (HL): Introducing mass spectrometry as a technique to identify isotopes and determine their relative abundance through m/z analysis.

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