AS-level chemistry:

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Fundamental particles

Relative Relative
Particle Symbol
mass charge

Proton p 1 1

Neutron n 1 0

Electron e 1/1840 -1

Nucleus
Shell 1

Shell 2

Shell 3

•Neutrons do not deflect

•Protons are attracted to the negative plate
•Electrons are attracted to the positive plate
•Because the mass of electrons is much
smaller than
the mass of protons, electrons deflect much
stronger

Separate beams of electrons, protons and neutrons are passed through an electric field as shown
in the image. Which beam of particles will be deflected the most and in which direction? Explain
your answer.

Beam of particles

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