Looking for a great way to see what young chemists know about atomic structure? In the 14th and final installment in the states of matter series, learners put their skills to the test. The four-part question covers placement of subatomic particles and electron dot diagrams.

Concepts

atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic mass number, atomic numbers, atomic models, electron dot diagrams, electron shells

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider creating a hard copy of the problems so that the class can submit their work

 

Classroom Considerations

• Make sure to allow enough time for individuals to complete each part of the question before revealing the solutions
• A periodic table is not necessary to solve the problems

Pros

• Learners are taken on a walkthrough of how each problem is solved

Cons

• The content of the exam is not discussed in the previous videos within the series