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Shells — Edexcel Physics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Shells

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Shells

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Physics, used in Atomic Structure.

Definition

Fixed energy levels around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are found.

Exam Context

Shells appears in Edexcel GCSE Physics revision content for Radioactivity, especially Atomic Structure and Atomic Model.

Radioactivity Atomic Structure Atomic Model

Study Pathways

Radioactivity

Atomic Structure

Atomic Model

Electricity and circuits

Circuits, Potential Difference and Charge

Atomic Structure

Found in Revision Notes

Radioactivity

Atomic Model

Atomic Structure • Atomic Model

Electricity and circuits

Atomic Structure

Circuits, Potential Difference and Charge • Atomic Structure

Related Key Terms

Atom Atomic Number Atomic number (Z)Electrons

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