APE MAN for Periodic Table Organization
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can define APE MAN (Atomic number = Protons = Electrons, Mass number - Atomic number = Neutrons) and apply it to identify the number of subatomic particles in a given element.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define APE MAN in the context of atomic structure and explain what each letter represents.
2. An element has an atomic number of 17. How many protons and electrons does a neutral atom of this element have? Explain your reasoning.
3. What information about an element can you find on a periodic table tile? List at least three pieces of information.
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Periodic Table and APEMAN notes
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