Building an Atom Simulation Questions

Add one proton to the nucleus of the atom (the X). What element did you just create? (It is highlighted on the periodic table to the right of the screen).

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Add another proton. What element do you have?

keep adding atoms, do you notice any patterns emerging?

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Click on the reset button in the bottom right corner. Add one proton and on neutron to the nucleus (X). What element did you create?

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Add another neutron. What element did you create?

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what changes when you add more neutrons to the atom?

Keep adding protons and neutrons to the nucleus, do you notice any patterns emerging?

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Now, choose the "show" menu on the right, add a checkmark by clicking the box next to where it says "stable/unstable". Use atleast 4 protons and add neutrons and electrons to create a stable atom. What element did you create? How many protons, neutrons and electrons does the atom have? why do you think its unstable?

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Now, try creating an unstable atom. What element did you create? How many protons, neutrons and electrons does it have? why do you think its unstable?

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Click the reset button. Add one proton to the nucleus. Add one electron. What happened? (think of electric charge)

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