# The atom notes

> CAPS-aligned study notes for The atom in Grade 10 Physical Sciences. Browse the sections below for explanations, worked examples and exam preparation.

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## Sections in The atom

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- [Atomic structure and isotopes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/the-atom/atomic-structure-and-isotopes) — Atomic Structure and Isotopes All matter is built from atoms. Understanding the internal structure of the atom, including its sub-atomic particles and how different atomic models have developed over…
- [Electron configuration](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/the-atom/electron-configuration) — Electron Configuration The way electrons are arranged around the nucleus of an atom determines how that atom behaves chemically. Electron configuration tells you exactly where each electron sits…

## Other Physical Sciences topics

- [Transverse pulses and waves](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/transverse-pulses-and-waves)
- [Longitudinal waves and sound](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/longitudinal-waves-and-sound)
- [Electromagnetic radiation](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/electromagnetic-radiation)
- [Electrostatics](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/electrostatics)
- [Electric circuits](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/electric-circuits)
- [States of matter and the kinetic molecular theory](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/states-of-matter-and-the-kinetic-molecular-theory)
- [The periodic table](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/the-periodic-table)
- [Chemical bonding](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/chemical-bonding)
- [Physical and chemical change](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/physical-and-chemical-change)
- [Representing chemical change](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/representing-chemical-change)
- [Quantitative aspects of chemical change](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/quantitative-aspects-of-chemical-change)
- [Vectors and scalars](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/vectors-and-scalars)
- [Motion in one dimension](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/motion-in-one-dimension)
- [Energy](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/physical-sciences/notes/energy)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is covered in The atom for Grade 10 Physical Sciences?

The The atom section covers all key concepts from the Grade 10 Physical Sciences CAPS curriculum, including detailed explanations, worked examples, and exam preparation tips.

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