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Physical and Chemical Trends in the Group 7 Elements

For Students 9th - 12th
In this elements learning exercise, students complete a graphic organizer by comparing the elements' melting point, boiling point, density, and electronic configuration. Students determine the characteristics of Group 7 elements. This...
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Melting Points of Elements in Period 3

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements worksheet, students use a data table to graph the elements and their melting points. Students have eight elements to graph.
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Trends in Physical Properties of Group 2 Elements

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements learning exercise, learners complete two graphic organizers by comparing the element symbol and melting point for given elements. Then students plot a graph of their atomic radius against proton number.
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Electron Configurations of Transition Metal Elements

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this instructional activity about elements, students review the electron configuration of given elements and then complete the electron diagrams for the transition metal elements. This instructional activity has five problems to solve.
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Element Names and Symbols

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, students use an interactive website to study the names and symbols of elements. They give the names and symbols of 69 common elements.
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The Halogens

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students answer 24 questions related to properties of halogens. They fill in the table with the correct answers and participate in teacher demo.
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Chocolatium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students find the average atomic mass of M & M's.  In this chemistry lesson plan, students are given a sample of the element chocolatium and the atomic mass of each sample.  They then find the average atomic mass.
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Basic Chemistry Principles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the basic principles of Chemistry to determine pH levels. Elements of the Periodic Table are also included in this instructional activity.
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The Big Bang

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders relate the elements in the human body to those produced during a supernova. In this space science and chemistry lesson, 5th graders listen to a lecture and view visuals about the big bang. They relate the production of...
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Periodic Table & Its Trends

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students review atomic structure and then participate in a activity in which they categorize several "elements" into some form of order based on their properties. They discuss the trends they see. They also practice several electron...
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Matter: Build a Word

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine matter and the periodic table of elements. In this matter lesson, 4th graders discuss atoms and their composition. Students explore the periodic table of elements and use it to spell words out of the elements.
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Metals, Non-Metals, Metalloids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe properties of various elements. They arrange the elements based on properties in order to explain the organization of the periodic table. They label elements as metal, non-metal, or metalloid.
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Understanding Oxidation Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review atomic numbers, positive and negative charges, and the periodic table. They examine the relationships among protons and electrons, location of various elements, electron energy levels, and oxidation numbers.
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Lewis Structures

For Students 10th - 11th
In this Lewis structures worksheet, students identify and describe what Lewis structures or dot diagrams are and how they illustrate the valence electrons in an outer shell. Then they use a periodic table to determine the numbers of...
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Building Blocks of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science worksheet, students identify different parts of one element from the periodic table. Students also complete a chart by writing the appropriate characteristics for metals, metalloids, and nonmetals.
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Mass, Mole, Volume Conversions

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this conversion worksheet, learners make the following conversions, showing each step. Students use the periodic table and express all molar masses to 1 decimal place.
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Drawing Atoms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, students use their periodic table to determine how to draw the 20 atoms given in this graphic organizer.
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Element Symbols

For Students 10th
In this chemistry worksheet, students find the symbols for 12 elements on the periodic table. They write the symbols on the lines next to the names of the elements to complete a chart.
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Metals or Nonmetals? The Families of Elements

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, compile information on groups of elements. They study Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Halogens, and Noble Gases.
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Chemistry: Chemical Reaction

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemical reactions worksheet, learners name the reactants and products, balance the equation, calculate the molecular weight of the reactants and products, and classify each reaction type. Students fill in a table of solubility...
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Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

For Students 10th - 12th
In this molecules worksheet, learners review the parts of an atom and use element mass to determine isotopes. Students give the group, period, and classification for the given elements. This worksheet has 6 short answer questions and 17...
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Electron Arrangement and Ion Formation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements worksheet, pupils determine how electrons fill up the energy levels for the first 18 elements of the periodic table. Students determine if elements gain or lose electrons to form a stable ion. This worksheet has 4...
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Anagrams

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by rearranging 13 anagrams about elements. They create their own anagrams from 3 given words.
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Metals vs. Non-Metals

For Students 9th - 12th
For this elements worksheet, high schoolers compare and contrast the characteristics of metals and non-metals. Students practice drawing Lewis dot diagrams and writing ion notation. This worksheet has 9 word problems, 8 matching...

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