Here's the complete solution and explanation for the worksheet:
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PART 1: Parts of an Atom
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Labeling the Diagram:
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a →
Electron (the small circles with “–” signs orbiting the nucleus)
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b →
Proton (the particles with “+” signs inside the nucleus)
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c →
Neutron (the neutral particles inside the nucleus — no charge symbol)
> *Note: In the diagram, the nucleus contains 4 protons (+) and 4 neutrons (no symbol). The electrons (–) are in orbits around the nucleus. There are 4 electrons shown.*
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Answer the Questions:
1.
Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
→
Electron
2.
Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?
→
Proton
3.
Which subatomic particle has no charge?
→
Neutron
4.
What determines an element’s identity?
→
Number of protons (also called the atomic number)
5.
How many protons does this atom have?
→
4 (count the “+” symbols in the nucleus)
6.
How many neutrons does this atom have?
→
4 (count the neutral particles in the nucleus — there are 4 white circles without charge symbols)
7.
How many electrons does this atom have?
→
4 (count the “–” symbols orbiting the nucleus)
> *This atom is Beryllium (Be), since it has 4 protons. In a neutral atom, number of electrons = number of protons.*
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PART 2: Periodic Table & Chemical Symbols
You are given the element box for
Oxygen (O):
```
8
O
Oxygen
15.999
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You need to label each part with:
→ atomic mass, element name, symbol, atomic number
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Correct Labels:
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8 →
Atomic number (number of protons)
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O →
Symbol
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Oxygen →
Element name
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15.999 →
Atomic mass (average mass of atoms of that element)
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Question: How many protons does this element have?
→
8 (because atomic number = number of protons)
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
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Diagram Labels:
- a = Electron
- b = Proton
- c = Neutron
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Questions:
1. Electron
2. Proton
3. Neutron
4. Number of protons (or atomic number)
5. 4
6. 4
7. 4
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Periodic Table Box:
- 8 → Atomic number
- O → Symbol
- Oxygen → Element name
- 15.999 → Atomic mass
- Protons in Oxygen =
8
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of an atom worksheet.