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Monday, October 10 2022
In this lesson we will review the basic development of modern atomic theory, from Democritus to the modern atomic model of John Dalton.
Assignment Due 10/12/2022 (Wednesday)
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
In this lesson we will continue to review the basic development of modern atomic theory, focusing on the 3 subatomic particles, electrons, protons, and neutrons.
Assignment Due 10/13/2022 (Thursday)
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
In this lesson we will look at the relationship of positive and negative charges in the atomic structure.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
In this lesson we will finish our look at the charge relationship between protons and neutrons by looking at Mass Number and the neutron proton relationships.
Assignment Due 10/14/2022 (Friday)
Friday, October 14, 2022
In this lesson we will begin the discussion of atomic mass by looking that how the atomic mass of an atom is calculated, and the relationship of atomic mass and mass number from atomic isotopes.
Assignment Due 10/18/2022 (Tuesday)
Monday, October 17, 2022
In this lesson we will begin our discussion on average atomic mass by looking at the calculations of average atomic mass.
Assignment Due 10/21/2022 (Friday)
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
In this lesson we will be performing lab 5, the average atomic mass of the element beanium.
Lab Due 10/20/2022 (Thursday)
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
In this lesson we will finish our lesson set on average atomic mass by looking at the average atomic mass of various elements on the periodic table.
Assignment Due 10/21/2022 (Friday)
Thursday, October 20, 2022
In this lesson we will begin our discussion on the development of the periodic table by looking at various attempts on categorizing the elements.
Assignment Due 10/24/2022 (Monday)
Friday, October 21, 2022
In this lesson we will continue our look at the periodic table by looking at the development pieces and the structure of the modern periodic table.
Assignment Due 10/25/2022 (Tuesday)
Monday, October 24, 2022
In this lesson we will continue our look at the atomic structure and periodic table by looking at the electron and the role of the electron within the atom.
Assignment Due 10/26/ 2022 (Wednesday)
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
In this lesson we will continue our look at the atomic structure by looking at the formation of ions and the energy within the ionization process.
Assignment Due 10/27/2022 (Thursday)
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
In this lesson we will look at periodic trends, a summary of the lesson of the last few days of instruction.
Assignment Due 10/28/2022 (Friday)
Thursday, October 27, 2022
In this lesson we will finalize our study on the atom and the periodic table by looking at the Bohr model of the atom. We will study the main ideas of light, and look at the light production from different elements using a flame test (demo)
Friday, October 28, 2022
In this lesson we will look at isotopes of elements and how the structure of the atoms determine the stability of those atoms. We will also look at the basics of nuclear decay in preparation for Monday’s lesson on nuclear decay particles.
Assignment Due 11/2/2022 (Wednesday)
Monday, October 31, 2022
In this lesson we will review the periodic table, looking at the parts of the table including groups, periods, electrons, and ions.
Assignment Due 11/2/2022 (Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
In this lesson we will continue our discussion on nuclear decay by looking at the origins of nuclear decay and alpha decay.
Assignment Due 11/3/22 (Thursday)
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
In this lesson we will continue our discussion on nuclear decay by looking at decay processes for small atoms with too many or too few neutrons.
Assignment Due 11/4/22 (Friday)
Thursday, November 3, 2022
In this lesson we will review the past week of nuclear decay lessons with a review assignment.
Assignment Due 11/7/22 (Monday)
Friday, November 4, 2022
In this lesson we will look at nuclear decay rate and calculating half life.
Assignment Due 11/9/22 (Wednesday)
Monday, November 7, 2022
In this lesson we will be performing lab 6 – Half Life of Candium
Lab Due 11/9/22 (Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
In this lesson we will finish our lab from Monday, plus review the concept of alpha, beta (-), and beta (+) decay.
Lab Due 11/9/22 (Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
In this lesson we will finish nuclear decay rates by looking at nuclear decay at various parts of the decay curve.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
In this lesson we will be starting our two day lesson on fission by looking at the core ideas of fission and the applications of uranium and plutonium extraction within the earth.
Monday, November 14, 2022
In this lesson we will be continuing our discussions on nuclear energy by looking at the production process, the use of fission, dangers and environmental impact of nuclear waste.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
In this lesson we will review the math portion of the Unit 3 Test Review
Assignment Due 11/18/22 (Friday)
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
In this lesson we will work on the review cheat sheet for the Unit 3 Test
Unit 3 Concepts for Cheat Sheet
The following topics are likely going to make the multiple choice section of the test. With the large amount of material covered in Unit 3 you will want to have the following things on your cheat sheet.
Scientists and what they discovered/found
Democritus (also define atomos)
Dalton (what are his four basic principles of matter)
Thomson (discovered electrons)
Rutherford (gold foil experiment, nucleus)
Bohr (orbits around atom)
Structure of the Atom
Location/Role/Counting Particles (electrons, protons, neutrons) [slide 17 and 19]
[You will be given all equations on the test, including subatomic particles]
Atomic Number and Mass Number (includes isotope notation) [slides 17 -21]
Mass Number / Atomic Mass / Average Atomic Mass [slide 22]
Valence Electrons and Ions (counting based on group)
[You will be given valence electrons/ion charges on equation sheet]
Periodic Table Development
Dobereiner’s Triads (groups)
Newland’s Octaves (periods)
Mendeleev Table (arranged by atomic mass)
Modern Periodic Table (arranged by atomic number)
Identifying Groups / Periods / Blocks (metals, metalloids, non-metals)
[You will be given the group / block names on the equation sheet with the test]
Properties of Elements / Periodic Trends
Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity, Electronegativity Definitions
Periodic Trends for Atom Size, Ion Size, Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity, and Electronegativity.
[Trends given on the equation sheet of test]
Nuclear Decay
Z-Ratio Definition, Calculate Z-Ratio and Z-Ratio Graphs (identify stable and unstable isotopes)
[Z-Ratio equation on equation sheet]
Nuclear Decay particles and when they occur
Alpha – Atom too Large
Beta (-) – Too few neutrons
Beta (+) – Too many neutrons
Writing Nuclear Decay Equations
Nuclear Decay Rate (concept only, no calculations)
Fission and Fusion
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