Origins of the Elements
Follow cosmic history, stars and nucleosynthesis.
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Physics · 2027 HSC
From the Universe to the Atom
Move from cosmic element origins to atomic and nuclear models, using observations, calculations and model limits to explain matter at different scales.
73 pages2027 HSC editionPhysics Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)Digital Reader
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Structure of the Atom
Compare evidence behind successive atomic models.
Quantum Mechanical Nature of the Atom
Apply energy levels, matter waves and probability models.
Properties of the Nucleus
Reason about decay, fission, fusion and binding energy.
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Work through multiple-choice and structured questions.
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Check quantitative and explanatory steps.
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- pp 4–11
Origins of the Elements
Follow cosmic history, stars and nucleosynthesis.
- pp 12–17
Structure of the Atom
Compare evidence behind successive atomic models.
- pp 18–22
Quantum Mechanical Nature of the Atom
Apply energy levels, matter waves and probability models.
- pp 23–28
Properties of the Nucleus
Reason about decay, fission, fusion and binding energy.
- pp 29–32
Deep Inside the Atom
Interpret scattering, quarks and the Standard Model.
- pp 33
Synthesis and exam method
Connect observations to model limits.
- pp 34–55
Original practice
Work through multiple-choice and structured questions.
- pp 56–72
Fully worked solutions
Check quantitative and explanatory steps.
- pp 73
Formula and source notes
Review constants, notation and references.
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