Question

1. play with the simulation to determine: a. which particles affect the stability of the atom? ____________ b. which particles do not affect the stability of the atom? __________ 2. what are the names of the stable forms of oxygen? a. oxygen - 16 b. oxygen - c. oxygen - __

Explanation:

1a. Neutrons and protons affect atomic stability as they are in the nucleus and their ratio impacts stability. 1b. Electrons are outside the nucleus and mainly affect chemical properties, not nuclear - stability. 2. Oxygen has three stable isotopes: Oxygen - 16, Oxygen - 17, and Oxygen - 18.

Answer:

1a. Neutrons and protons
1b. Electrons
2a. Oxygen - 16
2b. Oxygen - 17
2c. Oxygen - 18