Physics A-Level
Rest masses of atomic constituents
What Rest masses of atomic constituents means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Protons, neutrons and electrons have specific rest masses, handled exclusively in kilograms using the values provided on the data sheet.
Topics that use Rest masses of atomic constituents
- Constituents of the atom (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Ion formation and charge
- Isotopes
- Neutrality of the atom
- Nucleon number
- Nuclide notation
- Relative atomic mass
- Specific charge calculations
- Standard SI units in atomic physics
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