Phosphorous Atom model

Ken Newell · Post by **Ken Newell** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 3:29 pm

I am helping my sons step son to build a phophorous atom model. Can anyone help with suggestions.

deleted-2131 · Post by **deleted-2131** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 4:43 pm

Mr. Newell

The "Ask an Expert" forums are areas where students, parents, and teachers can get help with their science fair projects. Please do not ask "homework help" type questions.

The fastest way to build a model of an atom is to use small styrofoam balls suspended around a metal/plastic hoop. Use different hoops to represent different electron levels.

shijun · Post by **shijun** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 6:54 pm

Ken,

I've seen some cool ones involving objects suspended in various types of fluids.

Hope this helps,

Shijun
Science Buddies Staff

shijun · Post by **shijun** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 6:57 pm

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that you can also use food coloring in the above to create a layering effect. Personally, however, I haven't done a project like it, even when I was in middle school

Shijun

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