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Tittel Interpreting Chemical Symbols
Beskrivelse 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.
Emne Kjemi
Nivå Student - introduksjon (bachelor), Videregående skole
Type Multiple-Choice Concept Questions
Varighet 30 minutter
Svar inkludert Ja
Språk English
Nøkkelord Isotope, atomic number, charge, chemical symbol, electron, ion, mass number, neutron, proton
Simuleringer Bygg et atom (HTML5)


Forfattere Nancy Salpepi
Skole / Organisasjon PhET
Lastet opp 16.11.23
Oppdatert 17.11.23