Curated OER
The Three Gorges: Should Nature or Technology Reign?
Students participate in a debate regarding the Three Gorges Dam in China. In this research skills lesson, students prepare for a debate regarding the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. Students participate in the dam taking...
Curated OER
Flame Test
Students conduct a flame test on different substances. In this chemistry lesson, students predict the element present based on the color emitted during the flame test. They explain how different elements produce different colors.
Curated OER
Scientific Notation
Middle schoolers explore the concept of expressing numbers in scientific notation. In this scientific notation lesson, students understand the importance of using scientific notation by finding real world examples where scientific...
Google
Google for Education: Model Electron Configuration Using Computational Thinking
With this demonstration, students will learn to use computational thinking to better understand how the atomic number of an element affects how its electrons are configured.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Quantum Mechanical Model
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will calculate the wavelength, frequency, and energy of light using Planck's constant and the speed of light. They will...
Other
Us: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (Vsepr)
An excellent tutorial that examines VSEPR and pairs of valence electrons. The valence shell electron pair repulsion concept is explored using animated models. Includes a VSEPR calculator. Use the toolbar on the left to navigate through...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Atomic and Ionic Structure of First 12 Elements
Analyze the electron configuration of the of the first twelve elements on the Periodic Table.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Modeling Valence Electrons
In this activity, students use a map of electron configuration and bingo chips to configure electrons for elements that are given on a problem card. Students will see patterns of elements and their valence electrons in relation to the...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: The Periodic Table
This lesson focuses on the periodic table and the configurations. In the modern periodic table, elements are in order of atomic number in periods and groups. Electronic configurations model how electrons are arranged in atoms. A link to...
Other
Erik's Chemistry Page: Electronic Structure of Atoms
A description of quantum theory, the Bohr model of the atom, the quantum mechanical atom, the Scrodinger equation, and quantum numbers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Periodic Table, Electron Shells, and Orbitals
The Bohr model and atomic orbitals. Using an element's position in the periodic table to predict its properties, electron configuration, and reactivity.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Structure of an Atom
Observe the probable location of electrons around an atom. Trace the electrons over time to draw conclusions about where electrons are likely to be found around an atom's nucleus. How does the trace pattern relate to the electron cloud...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Ground State vs. Excited State of an Atom
Explains what Bohr's model of the atom is, the characteristics of the ground and excited states of an atom, and the electron configuration for each in the example of Phosphorus.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Orbital Shells
This site from the Purdue University provides an overview of atomic orbitals and how quantum numbers specify these orbitals. Includes a model that can be rotated and examined in 3D. Includes learning exercises and answers.
Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Gallium
A very detailed look at the element Gallium, a member of the Boron Group.
Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Indium
A very detailed look at the element Indium, a member of the Boron Group.
Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Thallium
A very detailed look at the element Thallium, a member of the Boron Group.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Atomic Orbitals
View the approximate locations of electrons in valence shells 1s through 4f.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Chemistry Second Edition
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Chemistry concepts.
Curated OER
[Bohr Model of Molybdenum]
A useful site with information on molybdenum, its uses and properties, as well as electron configuration and isotope data.
Curated OER
[Bohr Model of Radon]
Excellent summary of physical and chemical properties of radon, along with electron arrangement information and isotope data.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Periodicity
This chemistry e-textbook provides students with AP-level reading and practice material on atomic structure and periodicity.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Molecular Orbitals of Benzene
Adjust variables to see numerous configurations of the electron orbitals of Benzene.