Drawing Bohr Models (Genova, 3:01)
How to draw a Bohr model of an atom to demonstrate where electrons are in an atom.
Drawing Orbital Diagrams (Genova, 5:18)
Similar to Bohr models, but more detailed. Shows where an electron goes within an atom. Should be viewed with Electron Configurations.
Orbital Notation (Morrison, 8:40)
How to draw the orbital notation for atoms.
Electron Configurations with the Periodic Table (Genova, 3:30)
Using the periodic table to write a full electron configuration for a neutral atom.
Abbreviated Electron Configurations (Genova, 1:23)
Using the periodic table to write noble gas electron configurations.
Electron Configurations for Ions (Genova, 3:05)
How to write ECs for Ions - be careful of some of the positive ones (see video)
Ground vs Excited States (Genova, 2:43)
Determining if an element is in a ground or excited state.
Metals vs Nonmetals (Genova, 2:37)
Using clues to determine if an element is a metal or a nonmetal.
Determining the Charge that an Atom will Form to Become Stable (Genova, 6:19)
How to determine the charge of atoms in the first 2 and last 6 columns of the periodic table.
Atomic Radius Trend (Genova, 5:00)
Analyzing periodic trends in atomic radius on the table.
Comparing Sizes of Ions (Genova, 3:04)
When given two atoms or ions, determine which is bigger.
Ionization Energy Trend (Genova, 4:04)
Analyzing periodic trends in first ionization energy on the table.
Successive Ionization Energies (Genova, 2:43)
Using a list of ionization energies for a specific atom to determine how many valence electrons it has.
Electronegativity Trend (Genova, 4:21)
Analyzing periodic trends in electronegativity on the table.
Reactivity Trend (Genova, 5:51)
Analyzing periodic trends in reactivity for metals and nonmetals.
Single Replacement Reactions - Will they occur? (Genova, 2:31)
Using the periodic trend in reactivity to predict if a reaction will occur.