Unit 4 - The Atom

Here's where things start to get really interesting.  Our study of the atom requires students to grasp some fairly abstract concepts, including atomic structure and electron configuration.  Although these seem complicated, there is a system to it, and once learned, provide a foundation to move on to greater understandings.  Below is the work for the week, designed to help students become familiar with the atom and the systems we use to describe its structure.

Unit 4 cover sheet

Atomic Structure Worksheet

Electron Configuration Worksheet

Atomic Model Timeline

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