Question

directions: use the simulation and your data to answer the following questions. 1. which particle affects the element name of the atoms you built? 2. what particles affect the mass number? 3. what particles affect the net charge? which carry a positive charge and which carry a negative charge? 4. which particles affect the stability of the atom?

Explanation:

1. The proton determines the element name as the atomic number (number of protons) defines the element.
2. Protons and neutrons affect the mass number as the mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
3. Protons carry a positive charge and electrons carry a negative charge, and their imbalance affects the net - charge of an atom.
4. Protons, neutrons, and electrons can affect atomic stability. Protons and neutrons in the nucleus interact via the strong nuclear force, and the electron - proton balance also plays a role.

Answer:

1. Protons
2. Protons and neutrons
3. Protons (positive charge), electrons (negative charge)
4. Protons, neutrons, and electrons