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Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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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Atoms and Chemical Bonding

For Students 9th - 12th
An online resource, this worksheet has your chemistry learners complete four data tables with information about atoms and chemical bonds. The first table addresses atomic number and mass, as well as numbers of protons, neutrons, and...
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UP AND ATOM

For Teachers 5th - 8th
If you are willing to sort through this outline and overlook the portions relating to inaccessible videos, you will find a wealth of support for your introductory chemistry unit. Narrative is presented to help you help learners navigate...
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Build an Atom

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Scholars build specific elements by creating a model of its atomic structure. Objects they can include are protons, nuetrons, electrons, orbits, clouds, charge, and mass number. Simulation ends with questions to challenge individuals'...
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Average Atomic Mass

For Students 9th - 12th
In this average atomic mass worksheet, learners read about how the protons and neutrons make up the atomic mass of an element. They find the average atomic mass given four problems.
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Charge and Mass Worksheet #1

For Students 9th - 12th
In this charge and mass worksheet, high schoolers complete a table by indicating the atomic number, the number of protons, the number of neutrons, the number of electrons and the mass number in given elements and isotopes. They compare...
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Teaching Atomic Structure Using Cooperative Learning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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 Theory, Structure, and Symbols

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
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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The Number of Neutrons

For Students 9th - 12th
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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MASS, MASS – Who Has the MASS? Analyzing Tiny Samples

For Students 9th - 12th
What is it worth to you? A hands-on instructional activity asks groups to collect weights of different combinations of coins and calculate weighted averages. They use the analysis to understand the concept of an isotope to finish the...
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Energy and Atoms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, high schoolers review atomic number and mass number of atoms plus what happens when an atom is radioactive. This worksheet has 8 fill in the blank and 9 short answer questions.
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Isotopes Worksheet #1

For Students 9th - 12th
In this isotopes worksheet, students find the average atomic mass given the masses of two isotopes. They also calculate the atomic mass of elements given the percentages of each isotope.
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Energy and Atoms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, high schoolers review atoms, atomic number, and mass number. Students determine what happens when atoms become radioactive. This worksheet has 8 fill in the blank and 9 short answer questions.
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Making Models of Atoms and Isotopes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this models of atoms and isotopes worksheet, learners use marshmallow of different colors to represent the protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom. Students make models of the 3 isotopes of hydrogen. They draw a diagram of each and...
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The Building Blocks

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This PowerPoint is a comprehensive review of all the facts related to an atom's basic structure and function. What makes this unique is that it is geared toward an audience of junior geologists. After introducing the periodic table of...
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Atoms and the Periodic Table

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Familiarize your new chemists with the periodic table of elements by contemplating this collection of slides. Element groups are identified, atoms are defined, and nuclide notation is explained. Isotopes are also mentioned. The topics...
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The Periodic Table

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
This science presentation focuses on the elements in the periodic table. It begins with the parts of an atom, explaining atomic mass and atomic number, valence electrons, and isotopes. Then it moves on to discuss various ways of...
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Atomic Properties of The Elements

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry worksheet, young scholars examine the periodic table and how it is used in the context of interpreting compounds and their structure.
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Isotopes and Ions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the concepts of isotopes and atoms.  In this powerpoint lesson, students see the balance in numbers  of protons, neutrons, and electrons create isotopes and ions of certain atoms.
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Calculating Isotopes Review Sheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this isotopes review sheet, students determine the atomic mass for three elements and they answer questions about isotopes.
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Isotopes

For Students 10th - 12th
In this isotopes instructional activity, students review mass number, molecular notation, electron attraction, and electron orbits. This instructional activity has 5 matching and 5 short answer questions.
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Quiz 1-Problem Solving and Naming Compounds

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this problem solving worksheet, students are given five problems including calculating volume given the dimensions of a pool, determining the number of subatomic particles in an atom, filling in a table with chemical names and...
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Distinguishing Between Atoms

For Students 8th - 12th
Every type of question is used to query young chemists about atomic structure. A vocabulary list tops the page before fill in the blanks, true/false, and matching questions are listed. This is a neatly formatted and pertinent worksheet...
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Chocolatium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers find the average atomic mass of M & M's.  In this chemistry instructional activity, students are given a sample of the element chocolatium and the atomic mass of each sample.  They then find the average...