Learning Target #2: Today we will learn to differentiate between chemical and physical properties and changes.
Learning Target #3: Today we will learn the history of atomic theory.
Learning Target #4: Today we will learn about elements and atomic structure.
Learning Target #5: Today we will learn about nuclear reactions.
Topics in this Unit
atomic structure
isotopes
matter
phases of matter
mixtures and compounds
nuclear chemistry
radioactive decay
Essential Questions
How can changes within a system be classified?
How can structure of matter be used to predict the properties of matter?
How did the models of the atom develop historically?
How can different isotopes be identified in the lab?
How can radioactive decay be explained?
How can mixtures be differentiated and separated?
Learning Targets
Learning Target #1: Today we will learn to classify physical or chemical changes within a system in terms of matter and/or energy.