atoms
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Earth Science
September 28th 2010Mrs. Harris
Today’s Objectives...
• Atoms and sub-atomic particles
Atoms
• Smallest unit of matter• Composed of (sub-atomic particles)• Similar atoms make elements
Introducing the Elements
• « The Element Song » by Tom Leher
Nucleus~Protons (positive)
~Neutrons (neutral)
Orbit~Electrons (negative)
Periodic Table
www.ptable.com
Atomic number and mass• Atomic number is the number of protons
• The atomic mass is the approximate mass of the sub-atomic particles
Investigating Elements
• You’ll be put into a break out room with a group and be assigned an element.
• Use the dynamic periodic table to find out some cool info on your element. (3-4 things, nothing too technical)
• Draw a basic atom on the board with 4 protons, 4 neutrons, and 4 electrons.
Assignments this week:
• Unit 3 Discussion• Unit 3 Assignment (multiple choice)• 4-1 Quiz
• Next class: Bonds… James Bonds