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PHET - Build an Atom Simulation -What affects mass?

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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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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.

Which particle seems to have no effect on the mass?

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

What makes the mass of the atom go up?
More protons
More electrons
More neutrons
Fewer protons
Fewer electrons
Fewer neutrons
Play until you discover some good rules about the mass of your atom.

What makes the mass of the atom go down?
More protons
More electrons
More neutrons
Fewer protons
Fewer electrons
Fewer neutrons