Activity 1– Atomic Structure

Objectives: Determine the number of protons, number of neutrons and number of electrons in an atom.
Directions: Fill in the table with the needed information.

Element Atomic Atomic Number of Number of Number

Number Mass Proton Electron of
Neutron
1.Magnesium 12 24
(Mg)
2.Cesium (Cs) 133 55
3.Iron (Fe) 56 26
4.Nickel (Ni) 28 31
5.Gold (Au) 79 197
6.Cobalt (Co) 27 32
7.Bromine (Br) 79 35
8.Krypton (Kr) 36 48
9.Germanium 73 32
(Ge)
10.Arsenic (As) 33 42

Q1. What are the similarities among the same element?

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Q2. What are the differences among the same element?

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Q3. What are the differences among the different elements?

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