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Title Interpreting Chemical Symbols
Description Use this instructor-led activity to explore the relationship between subatomic particles and chemical symbols. Determine how to calculate the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons from the chemical symbols of ions and isotopes. Discuss similarities and differences between isotopes.
Subject Chemistry
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Multiple-Choice Concept Questions
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included Yes
Language English
Keywords Isotope, atomic number, charge, chemical symbol, electron, ion, mass number, neutron, proton
Simulation(s) Buat Atom (HTML5)


Author(s) Nancy Salpepi
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 23/11/16
Date updated 23/11/17