Names _______________________ Date ____________ Period _____ # ______
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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
____________________________
Atomic
Number
_____________________
Mass Number ______________________
Name _____________________________
Symbol ___________________________
# of protons ___________________Color____
# of neutrons __________________Color____
# of electrons __________________Color____
Lewis Structure =
EXERCISE 2
Atomic Number _____________________
Atomic Number ____________________________
Mass Number ______________________
Name _____________________________
Symbol ___________________________
# of protons ___________________Color____
# of neutrons __________________Color____
# of electrons __________________Color____
Lewis Structure =
Sketch of the Atom
Sketch of Atom
Names _______________________ Date ____________ Period _____ # ______
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EXERCISE 3
Sketch of the Atom
Atomic Number ____________________________
Atomic Number _____________________
Mass Number ______________________
Name _____________________________
Symbol ___________________________
# of protons ____________________Color____
# of neutrons ___________________Color____
# of electrons ___________________Color____
Lewis Structure =
EXERCISE 4
Atomic Number ____________________________
Atomic Number _____________________
Mass Number ______________________
Name _____________________________
Symbol ___________________________
# of protons ____________________Color____
# of neutrons ___________________Color____
# of electrons ___________________Color____
Lewis Structure =
Sketch of the Atom
Names _______________________ Date ____________ Period _____ # ______
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Max of 32 e-s
Max of 18 e-s
Max of 8 e-s
Max of 2 e-s
Nucleus