Question

objectives: differentiate between the subatomic particles in an atom in terms of charge and location. directions: 1. explore the build an atom simulation with your partner (about 5 minutes). as you explore, talk about what you find with your partner. write down two questions (using the question stems) that you have while exploring. (2pts) a. b. 2. making observations: talk with your partner as you play with the parts of atoms to find: a. what parts go in the center of the atom? (1pt) a. b. play around, and write down three examples of atoms that have a stable nucleus and include a screenshot of your nucleus. (3pts per atom) number of particles in your nucleus: take a screenshot of your atom what element is it?

Explanation:

1. a. Possible questions could be "How does the charge of a sub - atomic particle affect its location in an atom?" and "What is the relationship between the number of sub - atomic particles and the stability of an atom?"
2. a. Protons and neutrons go in the center (nucleus) of the atom.
3. b. For example, a hydrogen - 1 atom has 1 proton in the nucleus, it is hydrogen. A helium - 4 atom has 2 protons and 2 neutrons in the nucleus, it is helium. A carbon - 12 atom has 6 protons and 6 neutrons in the nucleus, it is carbon.

Answer:

1. a. How does the charge of a sub - atomic particle affect its location in an atom?; What is the relationship between the number of sub - atomic particles and the stability of an atom?
2. a. Protons and neutrons.
3. b. Hydrogen - 1: 1 proton, screenshot of hydrogen atom, hydrogen; Helium - 4: 2 protons and 2 neutrons, screenshot of helium atom, helium; Carbon - 12: 6 protons and 6 neutrons, screenshot of carbon atom, carbon.