UNIT # 7 - Atomic Structure
General Resources:
Benchmark Specific Resources:
I can …
1. Identify the names and symbols of common elements. (First 4 periods + common heavy metals)
2. Interpret the periodic table to obtain information about specific atoms and their structure. (mass, numbers of subatomic particles, charge, valence electrons, electonegativity, electron configuration)
3. Describe an atom as the smallest fundamental part of an element.
4. Describe the electron cloud model of the atom.
5. Describe the structure and components of the nucleus of an atom.
6. Explain how electrons are arranged in an atom and how they influence chemical or physical properties.
7. Distinguish, compare and contrast the subatomic particles in relation to size, charge and mass.
8. Distinguish between the average atomic mass, mass number and the atomic number of an atom.
9. Describe the concept of an isotope and relate it to the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus.
10. Draw and explain the structure of a given atom using the periodic table.
11. Calculate the average atomic mass of an element given its isotopes and relative abundance.
