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Understanding Atomic Structure

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Understanding Atomic Structure

Atomic structure diagram

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To identify and describe atomic structure

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

Electron

Proton

Neutron

Nucleus

2. Where are neutrons located in an atom?

Orbiting around the nucleus

In the nucleus

Outside the atom

Between the nucleus and electrons

3. Which particles orbit around the nucleus? (Select all that apply)

Protons

Electrons

Neutrons

None of the above

4. What charge does a neutron have?

Positive

Negative

Neutral (no charge)

Both positive and negative

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

5. Complete the sentences about atomic structure:

a) The centre of an atom is called the _______________.

b) _______________ have a negative charge and orbit around the nucleus.

c) The nucleus contains _______________ (positive charge) and _______________ (no charge).

d) Scientists like _______________ and Ernest Rutherford helped develop our understanding of atomic theory.

6. Explain why understanding atomic structure is important in science:
7. How has our understanding of atoms changed over time? Give one example:

🎨 Part 3: Draw and Label

8. In the space below, draw a simple diagram of an atom and label the following parts: nucleus, proton, neutron, electron
9. Extension Activity: Research one everyday object and identify the most common element in it. Write your findings below:

Object: _______________

Most common element: _______________

Why this element is important: _______________

10. Reflection: Write one thing you found interesting about atoms and one question you still have:

Interesting fact: _______________

My question: _______________

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