Download Atomic Structure Paper Plate Model Plate 1: Front

Atomic Structure Paper Plate Model
Plate 1:
Front- Draw a neutral atom and label the protons, neutrons, electrons, and nucleus. Be sure to place the electrons
in the proper locations (2 in the first shell, up to 8 in the second shell, up to 8 in the third shell)
Back- Draw the square that you find on the periodic table that represents your element. Label the atomic number,
symbol, name, and atomic mass. Be sure your name is on the plate somewhere.
Plate 2:
Front- Draw an Ion that represents your element. Would your atom need to gain or lose electrons to have a full
outer shell? Label the protons, neutrons, electrons, and nucleus.
Back- Write a brief explanation about how you formed your ion. Did your element need to gain or lose electrons?
How many? Why? What is the overall charge on your Ion? (+1, +2, or -1)
Plate 3:
Front- Draw an Isotope that represents your element. Label the features that make this an isotope compared to
the original atom you drew on plate 1.
Back- Write a brief explanation about how you formed your isotope. What did you have to add or take away to
create it? How is your isotope represented? (remember Carbon-12, Carbon-13, Carbon-14)
Atomic Structure Paper Plate Model
Plate 1:
Front- Draw a neutral atom and label the protons, neutrons, electrons, and nucleus. Be sure to place the electrons
in the proper locations (2 in the first shell, up to 8 in the second shell, up to 8 in the third shell)
Back- Draw the square that you find on the periodic table that represents your element. Label the atomic number,
symbol, name, and atomic mass. Be sure your name is on the plate somewhere.
Plate 2:
Front- Draw an Ion that represents your element. Would your atom need to gain or lose electrons to have a full
outer shell? Label the protons, neutrons, electrons, and nucleus.
Back- Write a brief explanation about how you formed your ion. Did your element need to gain or lose electrons?
How many? Why? What is the overall charge on your Ion? (+1, +2, or -1)
Plate 3:
Front- Draw an Isotope that represents your element. Label the features that make this an isotope compared to
the original atom you drew on plate 1.
Back- Write a brief explanation about how you formed your isotope. What did you have to add or take away to
create it? How is your isotope represented? (remember Carbon-12, Carbon-13, Carbon-14)