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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the determination of properties of the electron.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores electrons and their place in atoms.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Lithium

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Oxygen (O)

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms: Electrons

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about an electron's negative charge, location, and role in bonding. Website also investigates electrons uses in electricity.
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Miami University

The Atoms Family: Static Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site contains a simple experiment that you can do at home that explains static electricity.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Fundamental Subatomic Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Purdue University, the elementary subatomic particles are described and electromagnetic radiation is detailed. Includes learning exercises and answers.
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Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
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Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Static Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website has three different projects from which to choose on the topic of static electricity. Scroll up to learn more about static electricity.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Bohr's Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Shielding Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Accelerating Electrons Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms Are Building Blocks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Identify the basic structure of atoms, the building blocks for all matter.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Neutral vs. Charged Objects

For Students 9th - 10th
With this interactive tutorial, students explore the basic terminology and concepts of neutral and charged objects.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Journey of a Typical Electron

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: What Does the Periodic Table Tell Us About the Elements?

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Electrons in Atoms and Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Max Planck

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a mixture of a short biography and quotes on German physicist Max Planck.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Louis Victor Broglie

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography, which includes quotes, of French physicist Louis Victor Broglie. Details the life and works of this remarkable individual.
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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Ejercicios De Configuracion Electronica [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive activity to put the correct number of electrons in the correct order. You can check your work at the end.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Valence Electrons

For Students 7th - 9th
[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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Covalent Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores electrons and their place in atoms.
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Other

Brockport High School Science Department: Coulomb's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete lab where a student verifies the force versus distance relationship of Coulomb's Law.