PHET Interactive Simulations: Build an Atom
Free
Topics
Atoms
Atomic Structure
Isotope Symbols
Atomic Nuclei
Description
Build an atom out of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and see how the element, charge, and mass change. Then play a game to test your ideas!
Sample Learning Goals
Use the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons to draw a model of the atom, identify the element, and determine the mass and charge.
Predict how addition or subtraction of a proton, neutron, or electron will change the element, the charge, and the mass.
Use the element name, mass, and charge to determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Define proton, neutron, electron, atom, and ion.
Generate an isotopic symbol for an atom, given the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Language:
English
Curriculum Alignment:
CAPS aligned
Publication Date:
2020-02-12
Grade:
10
Audience:
Learners
Teachers
Parents
Type:
Application
Copyright:
PhET Simulations
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PhET Interactive Simulations
University of Colorado Boulder
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