ATOMIC STRUCTURE REVIEW WORKSHEET HOW TO

Students will learn how to predict the element formed based on the number of protons an atom has. We break down the anatomy of these structures to display this for students and we will explore the Bohr model of this structure. We look at the function of each of the subatomic particles and how they interact to form molecules and ions. These worksheets have students explore the nature of atoms and their structure. Rosemarie Smith of the NSTA Listserve contributed this “Seeing the Light” ( doc) lab that investigates the emission of light by radiant objects.This is truly one of the largest collections of atomic structure worksheets in one place.Simulate Rutherford’s experiment with “Rutherford’s Roller” ( pdf).Show this “ Flame Tests” demonstration of seven elements and have students complete Abigail Freiberger’s “Flame Test Demonstration” ( doc) worksheet that goes with it.This was contributed by Caryn Sugden of Greenwood, IN from the NSTA Listserve . If using darts in your classroom is out of the question, try the “Quantum Mechanics and Split Peas” ( doc) lab with teacher instructions ( doc).Here is an example one of my student groups did ( doc). Students can use Excel to graph their results or the teacher can copy and paste the “Generic Graph” found in my Management Tips section on the Chemistry home page into the student copy of the lab report. In the “Electrons in Atoms” ( doc) lab students use a dart to determine where electrons will fall outside the nucleus.

Show this video cartoon of “ The Higgs Boson Explained.”.Use the PBS “ Atom Builder” activity to complete this Atom Builder ( pdf) worksheet.It’s about the search for element 114 and goes “inside the nucleus of an atom to learn how protons and neutrons interact.” Nova’s video “ Island of Stability” could be used when studying atoms or the periodic table.Have students do this “Configure Your Electrons” ( doc) worksheet.It was sent to the Google HSChem group by Carole Henry of Southwest High School in San Antonio, TX. The “Hog Hilton” (doc) activity is a clever way of demonstrating the way in which electrons fill orbitals.Do Mrs J’s “Patterns in Electrons” (pdf) worksheet (includes periodic table).J’s “Electron Configuration Battleship” (doc). In the “Molecular Structure and Geometry” exercise from Patrick Gormley, students will assign geometry, molecular structure, and hybridization to five substances using the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsiion (VSEPR) theory.Do this “Atomic Structure” (pdf) crossword puzzle.“Atomic Musical Chairs” (pdf) is middle schools activity for discovering the structure of atoms.Try this Teacher’s Domain (you must sign up for free) activity, “The Strange World of Electrons,” which includes 3 videos.Have students write a childrens’ book on an element with this “Atomic Structure” WebQuest.Print this “Electron Configuration” ( doc) chart for your bulletin board or use to make an overhead transparency.To do this, select “Tools” in your browser, then “internet options”, select the “advanced” tab and scroll down to “Printing” and place a check in the box, “Print background colors and images.” The author tells you to set your printer options to print the background. Do this “ Atoms and Elements” crossword puzzle.Have students to the “Atomic Structure and Theory” Magic Square.

Have students use the internet to do this “Chemistry Scavenger Hunt” ( pdf).

Use the “Dream Journey Into the Atom” poster ( pdf) to complete the accompanying worksheet or use this ( pdf) printable version of the worksheet.

“Atoms and Matter” crossword puzzle ( pdf).

Worksheet with descriptions and atoms to label ( pdf).

Atomic structure review worksheet