Created 6/14/20. Updates available
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Build an Atom
Title
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Build an Atom |
Description
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Learning Objectives for this activity include:
1. Draw models that show atoms or ions.
2. Use information about the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons to
• Identify an element and its position on the periodic table
• Draw models of atoms
• Determine if the model is for a atom or an ion.
3. Predict how changing the number protons, neutrons, or electrons will change the element, the charge, and the mass of an atom or ion. |
Subject
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Chemistry |
Level
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Middle School |
Type
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Guided Activity, Homework, Lab |
Duration
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60 minutes |
Answers Included
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No |
Language
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English |
Keywords
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charge, electrons, ion, mass, neutrons, protons |
Simulation(s)
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Build an Atom (HTML5), Build an Atom |
Author(s)
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Emily Moore, Ariel Paul, Trish Loeblein, Kathy Perkins |
Contact Email
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emily.moore@colorado.edu |
School / Organization
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PhET |
Date submitted
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2/7/14 |
Date updated
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7/1/15 |