December

DUE DECEMBER 5

In this activity, you will use the Element Builder Gizmo to learn about the structure and properties of atoms and elements. You will explore concepts such as subatomic particles, isotopes, and electron arrangements while also practicing using the periodic table. Here’s what you will do:

1. Warm-Up:

   • Learn about the particles that make up atoms: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

   • Explore how adding or removing particles changes an atom and its element name.

2. Activity A: Subatomic Particles

   • Discover the properties of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

   • Practice calculating the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms.

   • Learn about isotopes and ions.

3. Activity B: Electron Arrangements

   • Understand how electrons are arranged in energy levels around the nucleus.

   • Create and analyze electron dot diagrams for various elements.

   • Observe how valence electrons influence chemical bonding and properties.

4. Extension: The Periodic Table

   • Explore why the periodic table is organized the way it is.

   • Use electron dot diagrams to identify patterns among elements.

   • Investigate how the arrangement of elements relates to their properties.

Throughout the assignment, you will answer questions, draw diagrams, and test your understanding of atomic structures. This activity will give you a deeper understanding of the building blocks of matter!