Identifying Elements and Understanding Atomic Structure in Build an Atom Simulation

This video tutorial explores the Build an Atom FET simulation, focusing on identifying elements by their proton count, determining if an atom is neutral or an ion, and understanding atomic symbols and mass. It explains how to calculate the charge of an atom and provides insights into the periodic table's role in these processes. The tutorial concludes with a summary of key points to consider while playing the simulation games.

What is the key factor in identifying an element in the Build an Atom FET simulation?

• The number of neutrons

• The number of protons

• The atomic mass

• The number of electrons

How can you tell if an atom is neutral?

• It has no neutrons

• It has more protons than electrons

• It has more electrons than protons

• It has the same number of protons and electrons

What does an extra electron in an atom indicate?

• The atom is positively charged

• The atom is an ion with a negative charge

• The atom is neutral

• The atom is an isotope

In atomic symbols, where is the atomic number placed?

• It is not shown

• At the top

• In the middle

• At the bottom

What does the number at the top of an atomic symbol represent?

• The number of neutrons

• The atomic mass

• The atomic number

• The number of electrons

How do you determine the charge of an atom?

• By checking the number of isotopes

• By looking at the atomic mass

• By comparing the number of protons and electrons

• By counting the neutrons

If an atom has one proton and two electrons, what is its charge?

• Positive two

• Negative one

• Positive one

• Neutral

What is the overall charge of an atom with equal protons and electrons?

• Neutral

• It depends on the number of neutrons

• Negative

• Positive