Question

the simulation you just watched is called a build an atom because it is showing how subatomic particles change the dynamics of atom, ion, or isotope. (i.e. mass or charge)
problem 6
answer the following in your own words.
a. explain how to create a stable atom
b. explain how an ion is created.
c. explain how an isotope is created.
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click in the gray box to start typing. please try to write 1 - 2 complete sentences. :)

Explanation:

a. A stable atom is created when the number of electrons in its outer - most shell is full, usually following the octet rule (except for hydrogen and helium). This can be achieved through chemical bonding.
b. An ion is created when an atom gains or loses electrons. If it gains electrons, it becomes a negatively - charged anion, and if it loses electrons, it becomes a positively - charged cation.
c. An isotope is created when an atom has a different number of neutrons in its nucleus while having the same number of protons. This changes the atomic mass but not the chemical properties significantly.

Answer:

a. Fill outer electron shell via bonding.
b. Atom gains or loses electrons.
c. Change number of neutrons in nucleus.