The edible atom activity

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THE EDIBLE ATOM ACTIVITY

For each of the following elements on the periodic table, construct a Bohr model with the candies showing the protons, neutrons, and electrons. These particles need to be placed in the proper manner within the atom, and you must also show the correct number of protons, neutrons, and electrons. To determine the proper number for each element, you need to look at the atomic number and mass number for each element on the Periodic Table in the back cover of your book. Use the same color of M&Ms^® to show all of the neutrons and another color of M&Ms^® to show the protons. Create a sphere with the Laffy Taffy to show the strong nuclear force between the neutrons and protons. Embed your protons and neutrons into the Laffy Taffy. Use the Nerds^® to show the electrons’ proper placement.

EXERCISE 1 Sketch of the Atom

Atomic Number _____________________

Mass Number ______________________
Name _____________________________
Symbol ___________________________
# of protons ___________________Color____
# of neutrons __________________Color____
# of electrons __________________Color____
Lewis Structure =

Atomic Number ____________________________

EXERCISE 2 Sketch of the Atom

Atomic Number _____________________

Mass Number ______________________
Name _____________________________
Symbol ___________________________
# of protons ___________________Color____
# of neutrons __________________Color____
# of electrons __________________Color____
Lewis Structure =

Sketch of Atom

Atomic Number ____________________________

EXERCISE 3 Sketch of the Atom

Atomic Number _____________________

Mass Number ______________________
Name _____________________________
Symbol ___________________________
# of protons ____________________Color____
# of neutrons ___________________Color____
# of electrons ___________________Color____
Lewis Structure =




Atomic Number ____________________________

EXERCISE 4 Sketch of the Atom

Atomic Number _____________________

Mass Number ______________________
Name _____________________________
Symbol ___________________________
# of protons ____________________Color____
# of neutrons ___________________Color____
# of electrons ___________________Color____
Lewis Structure =





Atomic Number ____________________________



Max of 32 e^-s

Max of 18 e^-s

Max of 8 e^-s

Max of 2 e^-s

Max of 2 e^-s




Nucleus