On this page you will find the current unit assignments and notes for the class. Help on all assignments can be found on the assignment help page in the menu.
Tuesday, November 1, 2023
In this class we will begin Unit 3 by looking at the basic concepts of the atom and the make up of the atom
Assignment Due Thursday, November, 2 2023 (Google Classroom)
Wednesday, November 2, 2023
In this class we will continue our look at the basics of the atom by looking at the discovery of subatomic particles within the atomic structure.
Assignment Due Friday, November 3, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Thursday, November 3, 2023
In this class we will continue looking at the atom by looking at elements and the periodic table.
Assignment Due Monday, November 6, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Friday, November 4, 2023
In this class we will continue our work on atoms by looking at how subatomic particles work with the periodic table, including atomic and mass numbers.
Assignment Due Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Monday, November 6, 2023
In this class we will continue to look at the atom by focusing on isotopes and the mass of isotopes, including isotope notation.
Assignment Due Thursday, November 9, 2023
Tuesday – Wednesday, November 7 – 8, 2023
In this class set we will review atomic isotopes, and take the atomic isotope quiz.
Assignment Due Thursday, November 9, 2023
Thursday, November 9, 2023
In this lesson we will start our focus on the periodic table by looking at the general development of the periodic table.
Assignment Due Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Monday, November 13, 2023
In this lesson we will start our focus on the periodic table by looking at the general development of the periodic table.
Assignment Due Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
In this lesson we will take out new knowledge on the periodic table, and apply it to understanding the basic structure of the atom, and the concept of the valence electrons.
Assignment Due Thursday, November 16, 2023
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
In this lesson we will continue our look at valance electrons by focusing on atomic stability, the octet rule, and ion formation.
Assignment Due Friday, November 17, 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023
In this lesson we will continue our look at valance electrons by focusing on transition elements, and the role of rare earth elements in the earth system
Assignment Due Monday, November 27, 2023
Friday, November 17, 2023
In this lesson we will review the basic parts of the periodic table, including groups, periods and the various parts of the table itself.
Assignment Due Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Monday, November 27, 2023
In this lesson we will start the process of identifying periodic trends on the periodic table, starting with atomic and ion size.
Assignment Due Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
In this lesson we will continue looking at periodic trends by looking at ionization energy, electron affinity, and electronegativity.
Assignment Due Thursday, November 30, 2o23 (Google Classroom)
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
In this lesson we will finish up periodic trends by using the periodic table to determine relationships between atoms.
Assignment Due Friday, December 1, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Thursday, November 30, 2023
In this lesson we will start our look at atomic mass by looking at the atomic mass unit (amu), the derived unit based for the mass of an atom.
Assignment Due Monday, December 4, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Friday, December 1, 2023
In this lesson we will begin the discussion on average atomic mass by looking at the core definition of average atomic mass calculations.
Assignment Due Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Monday, December 4, 2023
In this lesson we will be performing the average atomic mass simulation lab on a “beanium isotope.”
Lab Due Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
In this lesson we will continue our look at average atomic mass by looking at calculating average atomic mass for various elements on the periodic table.
Assignment Due Thursday, December 7, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
In this lesson we will review the previous assignments and discuss the process of calculating the average atomic mass of a specific element in amu (atomic mass unit)
Thursday, December 7, 2023
In this lesson we will introduce the main ideas of nuclear decay including z-ratio, atomic stability, roles of subatomic particles, and nuclear decay types.
Assignment Due Monday, December 11, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Friday, December 8, 2023
In this lesson we will continue our look at nuclear decay, focusing on the speed (rate) of nuclear decay and the half-life of an isotope during the decay process.
Assignment Due Tuesday, December 12, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Monday, December 11, 2023
In this lesson we will look at applications of nuclear power, focusing on fission and fusion, and how nuclear isotopes can lead to both the use and unleashing of great power in the world.
Assignment Due Thursday, December 14, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
In this lesson we will look back at the unit 3 material, reviewing the main concepts for the test on Thursday.
Assignment Due Thursday, December 14, 2023 (Google Classroom)
Wednesday and Thursday, December 12, 2023
In this class we will be taking out unit 3 test.
Below are the topics that are being covered on the Unit 3 Test. Each section of the test is 50 points (25 multiple choice (x2 points), 50 points short answer), with bonus points added to each test form based on averages for the class. (50+10ex Points on Short Answer)
Multiple Choice
Know how the scientists below contributed to the atomic or periodic structure:
1. Democritus
2. Dalton (know his 4 laws of the atom)
3. Thomson (cathode ray tube)
4. Rutherford (gold foil experiment)
5. Bohr’s Atomic Model
6. Modern Atomic Structure (what did it add to model of atom?)
6. Dobrenier’s Triads
7. Newland’s Octaves
8. Mendeleev’s Periodic Table (including arrangement)
9. Modern Periodic Table (including arrangement)
Define or explain the following
1. Conservation of Mass / Matter
2. Roles of the Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons
3. Inner vs. Outer Electrons roles and/or positions
4. Valance Electrons
5. Structure of Periodic Table (groups, periods, blocks)
6. Atomic Mass and Average Atomic Mass
7. Octet Rule and How Cations/Anions are formed (loss/gain electrons)
8. Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity, Electronegativity
9. Z-Ratio and Atomic Stability
10. Nuclear Fission, Fusion, and Half-Life
11. Roles of Alpha, Beta (-) and Beta (+) Decay
Short Answer
Review the assignment from yesterday (notes on the class website)
Good Luck and See You on Thursday!
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