Atom Bean Models
How can we use beans/peas to show a simplified model of
the energy levels in an atom?
Background Information
*Neutrons and protons are in the nucleus of the atom
*1st energy level can be represented with a ring that holds 2 electrons.
*2nd energy level can be represented with a ring that holds 8 electrons.
*3rd energy level can be represented with a ring that holds 18 electrons.
*4th energy level can be represented with a ring that holds 32 electrons.
(Note: Things get a little crazy with the third and fourth energy levels…8
electrons will go in the third, then the next 2 go in the fourth energy level,
then the next ones go back to the 3rd until there is a total of 18)
Atom Bean Models
How can we use beans/peas to show a simplified model of
the energy levels in an atom?
Background Information
*Neutrons and protons are in the nucleus of the atom
*1st energy level can be represented with a ring that holds 2 electrons.
*2nd energy level can be represented with a ring that holds 8 electrons.
*3rd energy level can be represented with a ring that holds 18 electrons.
*4th energy level can be represented with a ring that holds 32 electrons.
(Note: Things get a little crazy with the third and fourth energy levels…8
electrons will go in the third, then the next 2 go in the fourth energy level,
then the next ones go back to the 3rd until there is a total of 18)
Question:
Question:
Data: Create a model for each element and record in the data table. Create
an isotope for each element (Isotopes = same atom, diff. # of neutrons)
Data: Create a model for each element and record in the data table. Create
an isotope for each element (Isotopes = same atom, diff. # of neutrons)
ELEMENT
Carbon
Protons
Neutrons
Electrons
Atom Drawing
Isotope Drawing
ELEMENT
Carbon
Oxygen
Oxygen
Lithium
Lithium
Sodium
Sodium
Chlorine
Chlorine
Protons
Neutrons
Electrons
Atom Drawing
Isotope Drawing