CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the determination of properties of the electron.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores electrons and their place in atoms.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Lithium
Here at Chem4Kids you can find some great information about the third element in the periodic table, lithium. Content focuses on lithium's electrons, where you can find lithium in nature, and how it bonds with other elements (or with...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Oxygen (O)
Here you can find some great information about the 8th element in the periodic table, "oxygen." Content focuses on oxygen's electrons, where you can find oxygen in nature and in the home, and how oxygen combines with other elements.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms: Electrons
Learn about an electron's negative charge, location, and role in bonding. Website also investigates electrons uses in electricity.
Miami University
The Atoms Family: Static Electricity
This site contains a simple experiment that you can do at home that explains static electricity.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Fundamental Subatomic Particles
At this site from the Purdue University, the elementary subatomic particles are described and electromagnetic radiation is detailed. Includes learning exercises and answers.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
Science Made Simple
Science Made Simple: Static Electricity
This website has three different projects from which to choose on the topic of static electricity. Scroll up to learn more about static electricity.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Bohr's Atom
An outstanding site that can best be described as student friendly. It describes the main differences between the classical and quantum models of the atom. Clear and well illustrated.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Shielding Effect
Explains what the electron shielding effect is, how to calculate the amount of nuclear charge in an atom, how to use the number of orbitals to find the number of electrons in an atom, and Slater's method of calculating the shielding...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Accelerating Electrons Lab
This lab is designed to have students investigate the factors that affect the speed of an electron and the time it takes an electron to travel the distance between two charged plates.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms Are Building Blocks
Identify the basic structure of atoms, the building blocks for all matter.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Neutral vs. Charged Objects
With this interactive tutorial, students explore the basic terminology and concepts of neutral and charged objects.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Journey of a Typical Electron
In the wires of electric circuits, an electron is the actual charge carrier. In this article, an electron's path through the external circuit is introduced.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: What Does the Periodic Table Tell Us About the Elements?
The number of protons in the atom of an element determines its place in the Periodic Table. The number of electrons in an atom is the same as the number of protons. These electrons are arranged in shells or 'energy levels' around the...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Electrons in Atoms and Molecules
A module with animations, explanations, and questions about the importance of electrons in the structure of an atom. Understand the definition and locations of electrons in the atom. Explore the role of electrons in bonding, polarity,...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Max Planck
This site is a mixture of a short biography and quotes on German physicist Max Planck.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Louis Victor Broglie
A short biography, which includes quotes, of French physicist Louis Victor Broglie. Details the life and works of this remarkable individual.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Ejercicios De Configuracion Electronica [In Spanish]
Use this interactive activity to put the correct number of electrons in the correct order. You can check your work at the end.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Valence Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Valence electrons, their variation in the periodic table and relation to reactivity and electrical conductivity of elements.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Covalent Bonding
A learning module giving the definition of a covalent bond, the compounds and elements they make up and why they form. Module includes reading and review questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores electrons and their place in atoms.
Other
Brockport High School Science Department: Coulomb's Law
A complete lab where a student verifies the force versus distance relationship of Coulomb's Law.