Unit: 3: Atoms and Elements

Learning Targets

Atoms and Elements

• 1. I can describe the structure of the atom.

     1. I can identify the names and symbols of common elements.

     2. I can compare and contrast protons, neutrons and electrons.

     3. I can define atomic mass.

     4. I can define atomic number.

     5. I can define an isotope and an ion.

B. I can use the periodic table as a reference tool.

• • 1. I can discuss how the periodic table is arranged.

    2. I can identify patterns on the periodic table.

    3. I can compare and contrast metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.