Let’s look at the diagram and count the parts step by step.
First, find the
nucleus — it’s the red circle in the center. There is only
1 nucleus.
Next, count the
electrons — these are the blue dots on the rings. Let’s count them carefully:
- Inner ring (closer to nucleus): 2 electrons
- Outer ring: 8 electrons
Total electrons = 2 + 8 =
10 electrons
The “electron shells” are just the black circles that hold the electrons — there are 2 shells shown. But the question doesn’t ask for shells — it asks about the structure as labeled.
Looking at the labels:
- “Electrons” points to one of the blue dots → so we’re counting those.
- “Nucleus” points to the red center → that’s 1.
- “Electron Shells” points to the rings → but again, not asked directly.
Since the diagram is titled “Basic Atomic Structure,” and we’re being asked to understand what’s shown, let’s assume the task is to identify how many electrons and how many nuclei are drawn.
We have:
→ 1 nucleus
→ 10 electrons
That matches a real atom too — for example, neon has 10 electrons and 1 nucleus.
Final Answer:
There is 1 nucleus and 10 electrons shown in the diagram.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of drawing atoms worksheet.
