Description
Why should you not trust an atom? Because they make up everything!
This class is designed to provide an introduction to atoms and the world of chemical compounds. Many topics will be covered over this 5 week class that will give the student a basic understanding of atoms and how they form molecules. Students will have the opportunity to practice what they learn each week.
Week 1: Matter and Atoms
-> Video: The states of matter
-> Video: Atoms and subatomic particles
-> Fill in the blank note sheets for each video
-> Practice problems: labeling the states of matter, labeling the parts of atoms, and filling in atom models
Week 2: The Periodic Table of Element
-> Video: Discussion of the periodic table of elements
-> Video: Valence electrons, how to determine the number from the periodic table, ions, and isotopes
-> Fill in the blank note sheets for each video
-> Practice problems: Number of valence electrons, what ion is made, and how many neutrons
