PHET - Build an Atom Simulation -What affects mass?

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5 questions
Note from the author:
Using the PHET simulation Build an Atom, students can visualize and create rules to aid them in calculating atomic mass from Bohr models.
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Go to Build an Atom Simulation then click the play button. Once open, click on the Atom icon.

Explore the Build an Atom simulation for a few minutes.

What particles go in the center of the atom?

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What is the center of the atom called?

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Play until you discover some good rules about the mass of your atom.

What makes the mass of the atom go up?

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Play until you discover some good rules about the mass of your atom.

What makes the mass of the atom go down?

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Play until you discover some good rules about the mass of your atom.

Which particle seems to have no effect on the mass?