Paper 1
Atoms and isotopes
Simple explanation
Atoms contain protons, neutrons and electrons.
Analogy or example
Chlorine has a relative atomic mass of about 35.5 because it is a mixture of isotopes.
Misconception trap
Relative atomic mass is always a whole number.
Real-world relevance
Atoms and isotopes links classroom reactions to materials, energy, resources and everyday products.
Vocabulary check
atoms, isotopes, contain, protons, neutrons