Chemistry

Bohr model

We were given the task of creatively representing an element's Bohr model through a paper plate art project, where we had to include its nucleus, protons, neutrons, name, electrons, and their respective positions on the energy rings, along with a key to explain the elements. I chose to create a plate where the nucleus was represented by a heart, symbolizing the core of the atom. Inside the heart, I placed red buttons to represent protons and white buttons for neutrons. I used pink yarn to craft the energy rings and attached pink buttons along the rings to symbolize the electrons, positioning them according to their energy levels. I also included a key on the side to explain each part of the model. .

Element Art

We were assigned the task of creating artwork inspired by a specific element, incorporating its name, symbol, and atomic number into the design. I chose helium as my element and decided to create a vibrant mural featuring balloons as the central theme. To make it more engaging, I incorporated balloon-related pop culture characters, such as Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony and Balloon Boy from Five Nights at Freddy's, adding a playful and imaginative touch to the artwork while highlighting the light, buoyant nature of helium

History of the Periodic Table

We decided to present the history of the periodic table and the influential scientists who contributed to its development in a paper format. I selected a blank image of Mount Rushmore as the backdrop for this visual representation, and chose to draw portraits of Dmitri Mendeleev, Antoine Lavoisier, John Dalton, and Johan Dobereiner. Alongside each figure, I wrote a brief description highlighting their groundbreaking achievements in chemistry, such as Mendeleev's creation of the periodic table, Lavoisier's discovery of the law of conservation of mass, Dalton's atomic theory, and Dobereiner's work on elemental triads.

How might cultural and historical contexts have shaped scientific discoveries in making the periodic table?

Cultural and historical context may have helped shape scientific discoveries since all scientist to contribute to the periodic table have all been from different backgrounds. For example Mendeleev a Russian chemist is credited for the modern periodic table we use today and Antoine Lavoisier a French noble man was the first to define a element. Each chemist in history having vastly different places there from may have effected each thought process and learning/teaching experience from said chemist. If every chemist are from a different place the opinions they hold and the way they saw/processed the elements could all be different. Its also important to think about how the elements are sprawled out all across the world varying the amount/type of elements a chemist may discover since every region of the world is so different.

Skittles Lab

We applied the scientific method to carefully hypothesize and predict which color of Skittle would be the most abundant in a standard-sized bag, by formulating a testable question, gathering data through observation, and analyzing the results in a systematic way to draw conclusions based on evidence .

Smores Lab

We applied our understanding of physical and chemical changes to carefully observe and analyze the various transformations that occurred during the process of making s'mores, identifying where each type of change—whether it was the melting of chocolate, the browning of marshmallows, or the transformation of graham crackers—took place at different stages of the preparation.

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