Building Atoms: A Hands-On Approach to Atomic Structure and Charge

This video tutorial guides students through the 'Build an Atom' simulation on the FET website. It covers accessing the simulation, setting up the interface, and understanding its features. Students learn to manipulate protons, neutrons, and electrons to build atoms, explore atom stability, and understand the effects of changing particles. The tutorial includes assignments, advanced challenges, and instructions for homework, emphasizing the importance of identifying particle changes that affect an atom's identity and charge.

What is the quickest way to access the Build an Atom simulation on the FET website?

• By using a search engine

• By clicking on a random link

• By typing the exact URL provided

• By searching for it on Google

Which version of the simulation should you select to build an atom?

• The one labeled 'symbol'

• The one labeled 'game'

• The one labeled 'atom'

• Any version will work

What can you manipulate in the simulation to create different atoms?

• Only protons

• Protons, neutrons, and electrons

• Only neutrons

• Only electrons

What should you focus on to determine if an atom is neutral or an ion?

• The number of protons

• The number of neutrons

• The net charge

• The number of electrons

How can you determine the name of the element you built in the simulation?

• By counting the neutrons

• By counting the electrons

• By the color of the atom

• By counting the protons

What happens to the element's name when you remove a proton?

• It becomes an ion

• It remains the same

• It changes to a different element

• It becomes unstable

What should you do after adding a proton to an atom?

• Check if the element's name changes

• Check if the atom becomes unstable

• Check if the atom becomes an ion

• Check if the atom's color changes

What is the charge of a neutral atom?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Depends on the element

What is the extra credit task related to ion design?

• Design a neutral atom

• Design a positive ion with a charge of two plus

• Design a negative ion with a charge of two minus

• Design an atom with no charge

How can you confirm the charge of an ion in the simulation?

• By observing the charge indicator

• By counting the electrons

• By counting the neutrons

• By checking the periodic table