(M) Build An Atom Worksheet PhET
(M) Build An Atom Worksheet PhET
(M) Build An Atom Worksheet PhET
Continue to add protons, neutrons, and electrons until you feel that you understand the relationships between the columns in the table above. Then circle the correct
italicized term(s) in each sentence on the following page.
1. The addition or removal of (protons, neutrons, electrons) causes the element name to change.
2. Atomic number is equal to the number of (protons, neutrons, electrons).
3. Atomic mass is equal to the number of (protons, neutrons, electrons) plus the number of (protons,
neutrons, electrons).
4. An atom becomes charged when the number of (protons, neutrons, electrons) does not equal the number
of (protons, neutrons, electrons).
5. As you add protons, what pattern do you notice about the periodic table?
A) The elements are ordered from right to left across the periodic table by increasing atomic number.
B) The elements are ordered from left to right across the periodic table by increasing atomic number.
C) The elements are ordered from left to right across the periodic table by decreasing atomic mass.
6. (Protons, neutrons, electrons) are found only in the nucleus of an atom. (Choose two.)
7. (Protons, neutrons, electrons) are found only outside of the nucleus.
8. Only (one, two, three) electrons could fit in the first inner orbit.
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