Atoms Versus Molecules

Atoms Versus Molecules

Grade 6th Grade · Science · 30 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can distinguish between atoms and molecules.

Warm-Up Video

Tidlybit · 4:06

What's Inside an Atom? Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons!

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Atoms are made of three tiny particles called protons, electrons, and neutrons.

  • 2

    The number of protons in an atom determines what element it is, and this is also known as its atomic number.

  • 3

    Electrons have a negative electrical charge and are pulled towards the positively charged protons by the electric force.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Based on the video, describe what an atom is made of. Include its three main subatomic particles and explain how each particle contributes to the atom's identity or structure.

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