Radioactivity & Atomic Physics
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Structure of the atom

Build the core idea from scratch with gentle steps and lots of hints.

Combined Science · Beginner

5

questions · ~4 min · 3 hints each (−5 pts)

Confidence tracking, 3-tier hints and instant feedback.

What you'll learn

Each question helps you build key knowledge and skills.

  • 1Atoms are made of protons and neutrons in a central nucleus, with electrons orbiting around it.
  • 2Protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge, and electrons have a negative charge.
  • 3The atomic number is the number of protons, and the mass number is protons plus neutrons.
  • 4The nucleus is tiny but contains almost all of the atom's mass.

Question mix

A mix of question types to build your skills.

  • Multiple choice×3
  • True / False×1
  • Short answer×1

Different question types help you think in different ways.

How it works

A simple 3-step process

  1. 1

    Rate your confidence

    Tell us how sure you feel before answering. It helps us understand your starting point.

  2. 2

    Use hints if stuck

    Get up to 3 helpful hints per question. Each hint costs 5 Treasure Points.

  3. 3

    See what went wrong

    Get instant feedback with clear explanations, so you can learn and improve.

Ready when you are

This takes about 4 minutes.