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An atom lost an electron...
It really should keep an ion them.
Gizmo Warm-up
Gizmo Warm-up
Atoms are tiny particles of matter that are made up of three particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. The Element Builder Gizmo shows an atom with a single proton. The proton is located in the center of the atom, called the nucleus.
Using ClassLink, launch Gizmos, then Launch Element Builder
Use the arrow buttons to add protons, neutrons, and electrons to the atom. Press Play.
Which particles are located in the nucleus?
Which particles orbit around the nucleus?
Turn on Show element name. What causes the element name to change?
As a table, complete the table below for your row. Refer to your periodic table for any help.
2. Using the assignment in GC, submit a screenshot of you successfully completing (5 stars) on ALL 4 levels of the Game.
Ask your favorite AI...
Ask your favorite AI...
You will want your physical copy of a periodic table or use PTABLE, with you as you ask these quesions
Possible questions to ask:
Why do elements either gain, lose or share electrons to form compounds or molecules?
Can you explain why the first 18 elements either gain, lose or share electrons to form compounds?
Can you explain in more detail the trends in groups 14-17
Explain the differences between covalent and ionic bonds to a high school student.
Continue to ask questions until you are confident in your understanding of why the first 18 elements either gain, lose, or share electrons to form compounds.
How Small are Atoms?
How Small are Atoms?
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