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Building an Atom
For this extra credit project you must build a 3D model of the atom Sulfur- 33. You can use
whatever type of supplies you can think of, as long as it looks semi-professional. (Sloppy or
incorrect models will receive little to no credit, don’t waste your time). Your model of the atom
MUST include all of the following to receive full credit:
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Nucleus with the correct number of protons and neutrons in two different colors and
labeled with its correct charge.
Electrons, smaller in size and different, built showing the correct number of electrons in
each shell AND subshell, also labeled with its correct charge.
On the model’s stand you must have a label with the following information:
o Name of the atom
o Isotope symbol of the atom
o Atomic Number
o # of protons
o # of neutrons
o # of electrons
o # of valence electrons
o Nuclear reaction equation of the atom going through beta decay
o Electron configuration of the atom
Be creative, be accurate, and have fun! 