Wednesday, September 11, 2024
In this class we will start unit 1 by looking at the basic history and development of science from the philosophers of ancient times to the verge of modern science and atomic development.
Development of Matter and Atomic Structure
Assignment Due Friday, September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
In this class we will continue looking at atomic development, focusing on the basics of atomic structure from the principles of Dalton to the modern atomic theory.
Development of the modern atom
Assignment Due Monday, September 16, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024
In this class we will finish our look at the atomic structure and development by focusing on the modern atomic model
Moderrn Atomic Models
Assignment Due Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
In this class we will start our break down of atoms by looking at the basics of elements and the periodic table.
Elements and the Periodic Table
Periodic Table Diagrams from In Class Presentation
Assignment Due Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Introduction to Elements and the Periodic Table
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
In this class we will continue our look at the atom by focusing on the relationships between subatomic particles by discovering the makeup of common atomic structures.
Atomic Subatomic Particle Relationships
Counting Subatomic Particles – Isotopes
Assignment Due Thursday, September 19, 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
In this class we will continue our look at the atom by focusing on different isotopes of atoms, and isotope notation.
Atomic Isotopes
Assignment Due Friday, September 20, 2024
Thursday – Friday, September 19 – 20, 2024
In this class we will continue our look at atomic structure and isotopes by completing a review of the overall structure of the atom.
Assignment Due Monday, September 23, 2024
Atomic Mass and Atomic Mass Units (amu)
Monday, September 23, 2024
In this class we will begin our look at atomic mass, focusing on the core definitions of mass, and reviewing atomic structure.
Atomic Mass
Assignment Due Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (In Class Assignment)
Atomic Mass Calculations
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
In this class we will look at the impact of isotopes on atomic mass, focusing on average atomic mass using real life examples.
Introduction to Average Atomic Mass
Assignment Due Friday, September 27, 2024 (In Class Assignment)
Average Cost of Pizza
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
In this class we continue our look at average atomic mass, focusing on calculating the average atomic mass of common isotopes.
Average Atomic Mass Boron Example
Average Atomic Mass
Assignment Due Friday, September 27, 2024
Average Atomic Mass
Thursday, September 26, 2024
In this class we will be performing our 3rd lab, Lab 3, the average mass of the element “beanium”
Lab Due Monday, September 30, 2024
Board Calculations for Lab 3
Friday – Monday, September 27 – 30, 2024
In this class we will be review atomic mass by completing the atomic structure and mass review worksheet. We will also finish the post lab for Lab 3.
Assignment Due Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
In this class we will begin our look at atomic stability by looking at the reasons for atomic instability and introduce the ideas of nuclear decay.
Atomic Decay, Z-Ratio Calculations
Assignment Due Thursday, October 3, 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
In this class we will continue our look at nuclear decay by focusing on atomic size and z-ratio, showing how large atoms become unstable due to inner electron shielding and atomic size.
Alpha Decay, Z-Ratio, and Isotope Instability
Assignment Due Friday, October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024
In this class we will continue our look at nuclear decay by focusing on atomic decay of smaller atoms, the beta – and beta + (positron) emission processes.
Beta and Positron Emission Decay Processes
Assignment Due Monday, October 5, 2024
Friday, October 4, 2024
In this class we will finish nuclear decay particles by focusing on nuclear decay chains, the process where multiple decays follow each other to make an atom stable.
Nuclear Decay Chains
Assignment Due Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024
In this class we will start our final part of Unit 1 by focusing on the energy and speed of nuclear decay.
Gamma Radiation and Energy of Nuclear Decay
Assignment Due Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Tuesday – Wednesday, October 8 – 9, 2024
In this class we will continue our look at nuclear decay by focusing on the rate of nuclear decay, the half-life of and isotope.
Gamma Radiation, Energy of Nuclear Decay, and Introduction to Half Life
Nuclear Decay Rate – Half-Life – of an Isotope
Assignment Due Thursday, October 10, 2024
Thursday – Friday, October 10 – 11, 2024
In this class we will finish Unit 1 by focusing on fission, fussion, and the energy production methods of nuclear decay.
Nuclear Fission, Fusion, and Nuclear Power
Assignment Due Monday, October 14, 2024
Monday – Tuesday, October 14 – 15, 2024
In this class we will finish Unit 1 by looking at the first part of the Unit 1 Review.
Complete in class presentation slides
Most essential and combined slides from in class presentation above
Topic List based on Unit 1 Review summary above
Quiz 5 Questions (Multiple Choice Quiz on Atomic Structure)
Assignment Due Wednesday, October 16, 2024
In Class Discussion of Assignment 1S
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