SPS1 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information from the Periodic Table to explain the relative properties of elements based on patterns of atomic structure.

SPS1.a Develop and use models to compare and contrast the structure of atoms, ions and isotopes.

• I can define atomic number and atomic mass. (Knowledge)

• I can define atoms, ions, and isotopes. (Knowledge)

• I can identify properties of atoms, ions and isotopes to include atomic number, atomic mass, and the location and charge of subatomic particles. (Knowledge)

• I can identify, describe and give the location of subatomic particles, including protons, electrons, and neutrons. (Knowledge)

• I can explain how ions are formed based on gain or loss of electrons. (Knowledge)

• I can explain why isotopes differ from atoms of the same element. (Knowledge)

• I can infer the charge of an ion based on subatomic particles present. (Reasoning)

• I can predict the type of ion that will form with a given element. (Reasoning)

• I can compare isotopes to atoms to analyze the subatomic particles present in each. (Reasoning)

• I can perform atomic mass calculations for atoms, ions, and isotopes. (Skill)

• I can create a model of an atom using its properties as shown in the Periodic Table. (Product)

• I can draw a Bohr’s model and a Lewis dot structure for neutral atoms and ions. (Product)

• I can develop and use models to compare and contrast the structure of atoms, ions and isotopes. (Product)

SPS1.b Analyze and interpret data to determine trends of the following:

• Number of valence electrons

• Types of ions formed by main group elements

• Location and properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids

• Phases at room temperature

• I can identify the elements phase at room temperature based on their location on the periodic table.

• I can define and identify characteristic properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. (Knowledge)

• I can identify reactivity of elements on the Periodic Table based on location. (Knowledge)

• I can explain how ions are formed for representative elements based on number of valence electrons. (Reasoning)

• I can analyze and interpret data to determine trends of the number of valence electrons, types of ions formed by main groups of elements, phases at room temperature and location and properties of metals, nonmetals and metalloids. (Reasoning)

SPS1.c Use the Periodic Table as a model to predict the above properties of main group elements.

• I can find the phase, valence electrons, general properties, and the ionic charge of elements in the Periodic Table. (Knowledge)

• I can describe how the Periodic Table is arranged with respect to properties of main group elements. (Reasoning)

• I can use the Periodic Table as a model to predict properties of main group elements. (Skill)