Yesterday we did a science experiment on atoms. We used skittles for the neutrons and protons and we cut skittles in fourths for the electrons. We learned that to make H2O (aka water) we needed two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. We also learned that different atoms have different amounts of electrons. The most electrons an atom can have in the first layer is 2 and in the next layer 8 and so on. The more the electrons, the more layers it has. Sometimes an atom with more electrons and an atom with less electrons join together so they share the outer layer electrons.
I wonder what would happen if five atoms joined together. I wonder if it is possible and I wonder what kind of material it would make. If I find the answer I will come back and write it.
what a fun way to learn about atoms. You'll probably always remember atoms now when you eat a skittle.
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