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Activity #3 Are Particles "Real?"
Students verbalize a simple particle theory, They apply their particle theory to explain what happens during chemical reactions and how this theory supports the law of conservation of matter. Pupils comprehend that the atomic theory,...
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Teaching Atomic Structure Using Cooperative Learning
Individuals in a group of four each take on a different role: atomic number expert, mass number expert, isotope expert, and nuclear atom expert. They teach each other about their area of expertise. As an assessment, a short quiz is...
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Atomic Mass of Candium
By focusing on "Candium", pupils can work through this guide to learn more about different isotopes. The teacher will supply M&M's, Skittles and Reeses Pieces to provide data about mass and abundance.
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Atomic Structure Worksheet
Teaching young scientists about atoms is no small task, but this series of worksheets will make it a little easier. From creating and labeling Bohr models, to identifying information provided in the periodic table of elements, this...
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Atoms, Molecules and Ions
Atomic theory, experiments that contributed to our knowledge of matter, atomic structure, isotopes, and ions are covered in these 33 slides. Quality diagrams and labeled charts will help activate understanding. The presentation concludes...
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The Atom Board - Making Atoms
In this atom worksheet, chemists learn how to determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom using the atomic mass and atomic number. They complete a chart of the subatomic particles and use marbles to represent...
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Nuclear Arithmetic
In "Nuclear Arthmetic," first-time physical scientists examine atomic structure and the periodic table of elements. The are given the formula, "N = A-Z," in which N is the number of neutrons, A is the atomic mass, and Z is the atomic...
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The Number of Neutrons
Although the focus of this worksheet is the neutron, you cannot talke about them without also dealing with protons and electrons! Chemistry kids fill in a table of 14 elements, identifying the mass, atomic number, isotopic symbol, and...
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Quantum Mechanics
Mostly what you will find here is a history of quantum mechanics. Influential scientists are introduced (along with some of their recorded quotes), the progression of atomic models is reviewed, and finally experssions and equations are...
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The Who's Who of Quantum Physics
This wonderful recap of powerful figures in scientific history includes pictures, important dates, and the information about their inventions or impact. Atomic structure and the photoelectric effect are introduced. The first slide gives...
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Difference One Proton Makes
Chemsitry aces learn that protons are located in the nucleus and the number of protons in the nucleus determines the atomic number of an element. In this lesson, they compare materials made up of a single element and other materials...
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A World-Famous Table
Guide first-time physical science learners through the periodic table of elements by having them record the atomic number, atomic mass, number of electrons, number of protons, number of neutrons, or the name of an element when given it's...
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History of the Atom
This is a tremendous overview of the tiny atom. Journey through the history of human understanding of this basic building block of matter. Examine each of the sub-atomic particles in detail: neutrons, protons, electrons, quarks. Peruse...
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More Atomic Fractions
In this atomic fractions worksheet, students use the atomic ladder rule to solve 8 problems where they determine the energy gained or lost in each atom as electrons jump from one energy level to another.
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Rutherford Scattering
Rutherford performed his famous experiment in 1907 with Marsden, showing the true atomic structure. This interactive simulation compares Rutherford's historical experiment to the Plum pudding model of the atom. In both models, alpha...
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Atomic Structure
For this atomic structure worksheet, students select answers to 8 fill in the blank questions on subatomic particles from the drop down box.
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Atomic Theory, Structure, and Symbols
In this atomic theory worksheet, students review the observations that led to the conclusion of the atom having a positively charged nucleus. Students compare atomic number and mass number and explain how the discovery of subatomic...
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Subatomic Particles
In this atoms worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer comparing the properties of the 3 subatomic particles. Then students complete 1 short answer question.
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Atomic Bomb Facts
In this atomic bomb study guide worksheet, students read the notes provided and add notes of their own regarding the use of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
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Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Using the periodic table of elements, young chemists fill in a chart of isotopes to show the atomic number, mass, charge, number of protons, number of neutrons, and number of electrons. The chart is followed by 11 questions that...
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The Mole
This compact collection of slides explains the history and use of the mole unit. Relative atomic mass, as John Dalton understood it, is explained. Avogadro's number is also introduced. The mole, or the unit for the amount of a substance,...
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Elements And Compounds
In this elements and compounds worksheet, students solve 27 clues in a crossword based on the atomic structure of elements and bonding of compounds.
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Modern Physics, Old QT
In this physics worksheet, students develop an understanding of the atomic model and how atoms relate to one another through answering the seven questions.
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Chemical Quantities
Prepare your chemistry charges for stoichiometry with this PowerPoint. The objective is to be able to calculate molar mass for different compounds. Beginning with the foundational definition of moles and moving through atomic and...