Activity Sheet 3- Structure of the Atom

SECTION 1

Complete the questions below after you have watched the video on structure of the atom.

Use the words below to label the following diagram of an atom.

{Nucleus, Electrons, Proton and Neutrons}

2. Where are neutrons located in an atom? __________________________________________________

3. Which sub-atomic particle is found in orbits around the nucleus? ______________________________

4. Why is it difficult to find the exact location of an electron?

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SECTION 2

1. This nuclear notation can be used to represent an atom: State what EACH letter represents.

A.________________________

X
A
Z._________________________

X._________________________
Z

2. Calculate the number of neutrons in the following atom 1531P. (Show working)

3. Use the nuclear notation to complete the following table.

Nuclear Notation 39 14 35 108

19 K 7 N 17 Cl 47 Ag
Name of element

Number of protons

Number of neutrons

Number of electrons