Key term for Edexcel GCSE Physics, used in Atomic Structure.
The specific total positive charge of a nucleus for a given element, determined solely by its atomic number.
Characteristic positive charge appears in Edexcel GCSE Physics revision content for Radioactivity, especially Atomic Structure and Nucleus Characteristics.
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