AQA GCSE Physics – Atomic Structure Complete Revision Workbook

A complete revision workbook covering Atomic Structure for AQA GCSE Physics.
I made this resource to keep the whole topic together in one place, with revision notes, calculations, nuclear equations and exam practice built into the same workbook. Atomic Structure can be quite content-heavy, especially once radioactivity and half-life are introduced, so I’ve tried to break everything down into clear sections with plenty of practice throughout.
The workbook covers:

• The structure of the atom
• Atomic number and mass number
• Isotopes
• Ions
• The scale of atoms and nuclei
• Development of the atomic model
• Radioactive decay
• Alpha, beta and gamma radiation
• Properties and penetration of radiation
• Nuclear equations
• Half-life
• Calculating and interpreting radioactive decay
• Background radiation
• Contamination and irradiation
• Uses of radiation
• Medical applications
• Nuclear fission
• Nuclear fusion
• Maths and data skills
• Mixed retrieval practice
• Exam-style questions and full answers
  Throughout the workbook, I’ve included a mixture of clear revision notes, diagrams, worked examples, quick-check questions, calculation practice, common mistakes, exam tips and application questions.
  There is plenty of practice with the areas students often find difficult, particularly nuclear equations, half-life calculations, comparing types of radiation and explaining contamination versus irradiation.
  Physics-only and Higher Tier content is clearly labelled where needed so students can easily see which sections are relevant to them.
  Towards the end of the workbook there is mixed retrieval practice covering the whole topic, followed by original exam-style questions with full answers and model responses. A final checklist is also included to help students identify anything they still need to revise.
  The workbook can be worked through from start to finish or used to focus on individual sections, making it suitable for independent revision, homework, tutoring, intervention sessions or classroom revision.
  I’ve tried to keep the explanations straightforward and easy to follow while still including the level of detail and maths practice students need to apply the topic confidently in GCSE exam questions.
  30 pages with answers included throughout.
  This resource is part of my matching AQA GCSE Physics revision workbook series, alongside Energy, Electricity and Particle Model of Matter.