Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
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This standard asks you to show you understand the structure of atoms and how nuclei behave and change. You'll need to explain atomic models, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions (fission and fusion), and the energy involved in nuclear processes—using both written explanations and maths when it's relevant.
You write statements showing you know how atomic and nuclear concepts relate to a situation, and complete basic calculations using the given information.
You explain *why* atomic and nuclear concepts apply to a situation (giving reasons), and handle problems where information isn't immediately obvious or needs working out.
You write statements that link different atomic and nuclear physics concepts together, showing how ideas like atomic structure, decay, and energy conversion connect across the whole topic.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.