Let's solve the task step by step based on the image you've provided.
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Task Overview:
The goal is to:
1.
Label the parts of the atom using the correct terms.
2.
Identify the charge of each subatomic particle.
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Step 1: Understand the Components of an Atom
An atom consists of three main subatomic particles:
| Particle | Charge | Location |
|---------|--------|----------|
|
Proton (P) | Positive (+) | Nucleus |
|
Neutron (N) | Neutral (0) | Nucleus |
|
Electron (e⁻) | Negative (–) | Orbitals (around the nucleus) |
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Step 2: Match Labels to Correct Spots
Looking at the diagram:
- The
central cluster of green (P) and blue (N) particles is the
nucleus.
- The
red particles (e⁻) are orbiting around the nucleus — these are
electrons.
- The
circular paths where electrons move are called
orbitals.
- The
green circles labeled "P" are
protons.
- The
blue circles labeled "N" are
neutrons.
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Step 3: Assign Charges
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Proton (P) →
Positive (+)
-
Neutron (N) →
Neutral (0)
-
Electron (e⁻) →
Negative (–)
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✔ Final Labeling (Based on the Diagram)
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Labels Already Placed:
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Electron → Correctly pointing to red particles (e⁻)
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Nucleus → Correctly pointing to central cluster
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Orbital → Correctly pointing to the circular path
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Proton → Correctly pointing to green P
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Neutron → Correctly pointing to blue N
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Charges:
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Green circle (P) →
Positive (+)
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Blue circle (N) →
Neutral
-
Red circle (e⁻) →
Negative (–)
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✔ Summary of Corrections / Confirmations
All labels in the diagram appear to be
correctly placed:
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Electron: Around the nucleus, negative charge
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Proton: In nucleus, positive charge
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Neutron: In nucleus, neutral
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Nucleus: Central core with protons and neutrons
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Orbital: Path where electrons move
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✔ Answer Key (Final Solution):
| Part | Label | Charge |
|------|-------|--------|
| Green particle (P) | Proton | Positive (+) |
| Blue particle (N) | Neutron | Neutral |
| Red particle (e⁻) | Electron | Negative (–) |
| Central cluster | Nucleus | Contains protons & neutrons |
| Circular path | Orbital | Where electrons travel |
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✔ All labels are correctly assigned in the image.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of an atom worksheet.