C1 - Atomic structure
Independent learning
Introduction
Everything in the universe is composed of tiny particles called atoms. There are about 100 different naturally occurring types of atoms and we call these elements.
In this unit we will look at the different types of substances and how to separate them. We will also look at what atoms are and how our understanding has changed over time.
Task 1: Know
Task 1a: Use look, cover, write check and quizlet to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic
Learn
Task 2: Atoms, elements and compounds
Task 2b: Make notes that:
Define an atom.
Define an element.
Define a compound.
Define mixture
Draw particle diagrams to show the 4 different substances.
Task 2c: Use the periodic table to work to decode the cartoon characters:
Sulphur, hydrogen, rhenium, potassium
Argon, iodine, aluminium
Tin, oxygen, oxygen, phosphorus, yttrium
Carbon, hydrogen, iodine, phosphorus
Fluorine, lithium, potassium
Samarium, iodine, thorium, erbium, sulphur
Task 2d: Complete and self mark the exam questions
Task 3: Chemical equations
Task 3b: Complete the balancing equations game
Task 3c: Make notes that:
Explain how to balance equations.
Explain why mass is conserved in a chemical reaction.
Explain in detail how mass may appear to change in a chemical reaction.
Task 3e: Complete and self mark the exam questions
Task 4: Separating mixtures
Task 4b: Make notes that:
Define mixture.
Give 5 ways that mixtures can be separated.
Describe the process of filtration.
Describe the process of crystallisation.
Describe the process of simple distillation.
Task 4c: Complete the exam questions
Task 5: Fractional distillation
Task 5b: Make notes that:
Describe and explain the process of fractional distillation.
Give uses of fractional distillation.
Complete the exam question on slide 17
Task 5c: Complete progress quiz 1
Task 6: Chromatography
Task 6b: Make notes that:
Describe how to carry out chromatography.
Explain how chromatograhy works.
Give uses for chromatography.
Define and explain how to calculate Rf factor.
Task 6c: Complete and self mark the exam questions
Task 7: History of the atom
Task 7b: Make notes that:
Copy and complete the table
Describe how the model of the atom has changed over time.
Explain what the discovery of the electron led to.
Describe the plum pudding model.
Describe the experiment that led to the nuclear model.
Name the scientist that discovered the proton, electron and neutron.
Compare the plum pudding model and the nuclear model of the atom.
Task 8: Structure of the atom
Task 8b: Make notes that:
Give the charges for protons, neutrons and electrons.
Give the relative masses for protons, neutrons and electrons.
Draw a model of the atom, including the 3 subatomic particles.
Explain how to calculate the number of protons, electrons and neutrons using the periodic table. (complete table on slide 14)
Define mass number and atomic number.
Compare the size of an atom to the size of a nucleus of an atom.
Task 8c: Complete the exam questions
Task 8e: Complete progress quiz 2
Task 9: Electronic structure
Task 9b: Make notes that:
Draw the electronic structures of the first 20 elements. (use slide 2 to help)
Describe patterns in electronic structure in periods.
Describe patterns in electronic structure in groups.
Explain how energy levels are filled.
Task 9c: Complete the exam questions
Task 10: Ions and isotopes
Task 10b: Make notes that:
Define an ion.
Describe how ions are formed.
Explain why ions have a charge.
Define an isotope
Explain why the relative atomic mass of some elements is not a whole number
Task 10c: Write complete answer to this exam question:
Check your answer against the mark scheme on slide 25.
Task 11: Summary
Task 11a: Watch the video
Task 11b: Complete the seneca learning unit for your set.