How To Make A Cobalt Atom Model

Cobalt is magnetic metal with an atomic weight of 58.933200 amu. It is located in group 9, period 4 of the Periodic Table of Elements. Each atom has 27 protons, 32 neutrons, and 27 electrons. Cobalt is often used in making alloys and magnets.

Step 1

Glue the larger beads or balls together in a clump. They may also be attached to a larger Styrofoam ball. Make sure you have the correct number of protons and neutrons. There should be 27 balls representing protons, and 32 representing neutrons.

Step 2

Take the shortest wire and slip two of the small beads on to it. Make sure electrons are of equal distance apart and glue them in place by squirting a small amount of glue inside the bead and holding it in place while it dries. Connect and secure the ends of the wire with tape or glue.

Step 3

String the second shortest wire and slide eight of the small beads on it. Make sure they are of equal length apart, then glue them in place. Connect and secure the ends of the wire with tape or glue.

Step 4

String the second longest wire with 15 of the small beads. Make sure they are of equal length apart, then glue them in place. Connect and secure the ends of the wire with tape or glue.

Step 5

String the longest wire with two electrons. Make sure they are of equal length apart, then glue them in place. Connect and secure the ends of the wire with tape or glue.

Step 6

Place the circular wires around the nucleus from smallest to largest. Take the string and tie it from the smallest circle to the to one next to it, leaving enough space that the electron beads do not touch. Then, tie the second ring to the third, and the third to the fourth.

Step 7

Secure the inner electron ring to the nucleus with the string. Either tie the string around the ball or glue it to the top.