

Atoms are made of three subatomic particles protons, neutrons, and electrons. The buttons on the atom builder were bigger to manipulate and easier to use than on the pHet simulation even in landscape mode, however, the pHet game has more options such as identifying the protons, neutrons, and electrons given a model of the atom and games involving the periodic table. Introduction: Atoms are the smallest things. Note: I tried both the pHet Build an Atom after I had downloaded it and the Atom Builder app in airplane mode and both worked well on my iPhone without being connected to wifi. currently has the high score) As mentioned, it’s simplistic and just involves selecting protons, neutrons, and electrons by scrolling through a number wheel to select the appropriate amount. With the ease of use, game mode, and the fact that it is free, I think it’s worth mentioning to your students. This could serve as great practice and review for this concept. Fall 2022 Chem 211 L19 Phet Build an Atom and Molecule Building atoms and molecules with practice questions. The app has practice and play mode, is quite simple, and the game mode can become quite addictive.

PHET BUILD AN ATOM FREE
Atom Builders is a free iPhone app and the requirements include iOS 5.0 or later and are compatible with iPhone, iPad, and the iPod touch.
