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Build an Atom PhET Lab
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| Title | Build an Atom PhET Lab |
| Description | Lab-like activity to reinforce the idea of charges of subatomic particles and the resulting ions when they are added or subtracted. Newest (Dec2010) version includes the "Game". |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Level | High School, Middle School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | atom, atomic structure, charge, electron, ion, isotope, neutron, proton |
| Simulation(s) | Build an Atom |
| Author(s) | Chris Bires |
| Contact Email | bires1@hotmail.com |
| School / Organization | Spring Valley HS |
| Date submitted | 11/5/10 |
| Date updated | 11/4/13 |
Comments
Some wording changes I'd suggest:
"adding 2 electrons results in an ion with a NET charge of.."
Also, atom refers to a neutral particle only. So, combining different numbers of electrons and protons always makes an ion, not an atom (#6).
Suzanne Brahmia
12/28/10
