Atomic Structure

By the end of this chapter you should be able to: 

• Describe the structure of the atom.

• Discuss the key differences between the three sub-atomic particles.

• Define the term 'element'.

• Name and write symbols for common elements.

• Discuss the structure of the Periodic Table.

• Determine the structure of an atom based on data from the Periodic Table.

• Draw the arrangement of electrons around any given atom. 

• Use the electron arrangement of an atom to identify which group on the Periodic Table it belongs to. 

• Describe the role of electrons in chemical reactions.

• Explain how positive and negative ions are formed.

• Write the name and formula of common ions.

• Use ions to name and write the formula of compounds.

• Describe ionic bonding.

• Determine the number of atoms in a compound given its chemical formula.

• Write word equations for chemical reactions.

• Write balanced symbol equations.

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