How to Make a Small 3D Atom Model

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare your materials.

   You will need glue, scissors, cardstock, string, 40 large craft balls (20 of one color for the protons and the other 20 for the neutrons that's a different color), and 20 small craft balls for the electrons , Glue both colored craft balls into a ball, alternating between the protons and neutrons as you glue.This will resemble the nucleus., Cut out a small, a medium, a large, and an extra-large ring using the scissors., Using the string, tie all the rings in a concentric circle around the nucleus., Glue two small craft balls to the small circle, eight on the medium circle, eight to the large circle, and then two to the extra-large circle.
   
   These will resemble all the electrons on the atom.,, You can now show off and display your 3D model of the atom calcium.
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   Step 2: Glue the protons and neutrons together.

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   Step 3: Cut out the cardstock.

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   Step 4: Tie the rings.

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   Step 5: Glue on the electrons.

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   Step 6: Attach a piece of string to the outer circle to help the model hang.

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   Step 7: Enjoy!

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