Name _____________________________ Period _______ Date ___________
Atom Project
Science 6
Atom Project Worksheet
Directions: Answer the following questions. Create a model of your atom using
non-edible materials. Include a key to identify the protons, electrons and neutrons in
your model. Attach an index card with the following information about your atom and
tell the atom’s:
atomic mass
atomic number
www.webelements.com
number of protons
www.chemicalelements.com
number of electrons and
www.education.jlab.org
number of neutrons.
www.environmentalchemistry.com
***Don’t forget to put your name, the key and index card on your project.***
1. Which element did you research? ____________________________________
2. What is the origin of its name? _____________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
3. What is the element’s symbol? ______________________________________
4. Is the symbol very different from its English name? ______________________
If so, why? __________________________________________________
5. What are it’s physical and chemical properties? List 4 of them.
a. ______________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________
d. ______________________________________________________
6. List 2 uses of this element.
a. ______________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________
Research due 5/20/15
Project due 5/20/15