DEGUZMAN KS3 LeaP G8Q3W6
DEGUZMAN KS3 LeaP G8Q3W6
DEGUZMAN KS3 LeaP G8Q3W6
In the previous lesson, you learned about the history of the atom and found
out that atom is made up of subatomic particles namely, protons, neutrons
and electrons. In this lesson, we will know more about each subatomic
particle and the relationship between each.
B. Development Atoms are the basic units of matter. The atoms are made up of three particles:
Pagpapaunlad protons, neutrons and electrons. Nucleus, the center of the atom is composed
of protons and neutrons. It was discovered by Ernest Rutherford in 1911.
PROTONS
Protons (p+) are positively charged particles found within the nucleus of an
atom. Ernest Rutherford discovered protons in his cathode-ray tubes
experiment. The number of protons of an atom is called the atomic number.
Hydrogen for example has only one proton thus, its atomic number is 1. The
number of protons of an element is equal to the number of electrons.
ELECTRONS
Electrons (e-) are negatively charged particles found outside the nucleus of
the atom, in the electron orbits or levels. Compared to protons and neutrons,
electrons are many times smaller. J.J. Thomson discovered the electron in
1897. The number of electrons of an element is equal to the number of protons
which is the atomic number of an element. Oxygen for example has an
atomic number of 8, thus, its number of protons and electron is also 8.
NEUTRONS
Neutrons (n0) are neutral particles which means that they have no electric
charge. Neutrons help make up the nucleus of the atom. Ernest Rutherford
theorized the existence of neutrons in 1920 and discovered by James
Chadwick in 1932. The number of neutron of an element is equal to the mass
number minus the number of protons of the element. Sodium for example,
has a mass number of 23 and an atomic number of 11. To get the number of
neutron of Sodium, subtract the atomic number 11 to the mass number 23,
which equals to 12.
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Timeframe
Learning Activities
Learning Task 2
Direction: Based from the given illustration, identify the number of protons,
neutrons and electrons.
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Timeframe
Learning Activities
Learning Task 3
Direction: Given the Atomic Number and Mass Number of the following
elements, determine the number of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons.
V. ASSESSMENT Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
(Learning Activity Sheets for separate sheet of paper.
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Assessment to be given on Weeks
3 and 6) 1. How many protons have an Aluminum atom with electron of 13?
A. 15 B. 16 C. 13 D. 10
2. An atom has a mass number of 23 and atomic number 11. How many
electrons are present in that atom?
A. 11 B. 12 C. 23 D. 34
3. How many protons have an atom with electron of 34?
A. 35 B. 36 C. 33 D. 34
4. How many protons have a hydrogen atom have?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
5. What is the atomic number of an atom which contains 28 protons, 28
electrons, and 34 neutrons?
A. 28 B. 56 C. 62 D. 90