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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1935 Presentation Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nobel Physics Chairman made this speech when presenting the Prize to Chadwick. It clearly explains the importance and depth of Chadwick's work. Site by Nobel e-Museum.
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: How Electrons Move

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of interactive activities and games to explore how electric fields and magnetic fields move electrons and charged particles in directions that can be planned. Understand that knowing how to control the movement of electrons...
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Hund's Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete overview of Hund's rules including exceptions.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Hund's Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent overview of Hund's Rules. Discusses all three rules thoroughly with provided diagrams.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Relativistic Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
A mathematically understandable presentation of relativistic energy. Parts include Relativistic Energy, Rest Mass Energy, Conservation of Energy, Pair Production, Relativistic Kinetic Energy, and even Kinetic Energy. A couple of...
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Interactive
California State University

Csudh Project for Chemistry: Quantum Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this exercise to review the use of and understanding of quantum numbers.
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Handout
Oklahoma State University

Osu: Chemical Bonding Content in a Nutshell

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of chemical bonding and how valence electrons play a major role in these processes.
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Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Quantum Atom: Angular Momentum of an Electron

For Students 9th - 10th
A very technical explanation of the angular momentum of an electron.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Electron Energy Levels of Atoms and Ions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lab, students investigate basic electron structure by making a model using pennies and different sized filter papers.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Tic Tac Toe Pick 3 in a Row Atomic Model Assignment

For Teachers 6th - 9th
A choice menu assignment where students select between several extension activities that help understand the structure of the atom.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Drawing Atoms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity serves as an introduction to chemistry, and can be used to help students draw a two dimensional image of the atom.
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eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Electron Electron Repulsion

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses repulsion of electron pairs. Diagrams and charts of the repulsion are also provided.
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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Shell Model of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses the properties of the atoms individually in relation to the main group elements of the Periodic Table.
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Handout
Other

University of Winnipeg: The Pauli Exclusion Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information concerning the idea behind the Pauli Exclusion Principle. Includes basic terminology and explanations for understanding.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Quantum Numbers & Electron Configurations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Purdue University provides quantum numbers explained in detail and shown how they specify the atomic orbital of each electron and their energy levels. Electronic configurations are explained. Learning exercises with...
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Orbital Shells

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Purdue University provides an overview of atomic orbitals and how quantum numbers specify these orbitals. Includes a model that can be rotated and examined in 3D. Includes learning exercises and answers.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: The Aufbau Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Purdue University, Electron Configurations, the Aufbau Principle, Degenerate Orbitals, and Hund's Rule are detailed. Includes learning exercises and answers.
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eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Chemistry I: Atoms and Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online biology textbook, learn about atoms and molecules as they relate to life. Find out about topics such as electrons and energy, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.
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eBook
Crescent Public Schools

The Internet Science Room: The Periodic Table and Atomic Theory of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
A chemistry tutorial highlighting historical development of the atomic theory of matter and the periodic table of elements.
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eBook
Crescent Public Schools

The Internet Science Room: Chemical Families

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can use this chemistry tutorial to further their understanding of the families of elements on the Periodic Table of Elements.
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eBook
Crescent Public Schools

The Internet Science Room: Oxidation Numbers and Chemical Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
Through animated diagrams and illustrated examples, students can further their understanding of chemical bonds and oxidation numbers.
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eBook
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Electrochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This online textbook chapter provides learners with advanced-level material on electrochemistry.
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Handout
Michael Blaber, PhD

Fsu: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: Exceptions to the Octet Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists the exceptions to the octet rule and provides a discussion and diagrams explaining each one. Includes clear diagrams illustrating this concept.
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Handout
Michael Blaber, PhD

Fsu: Electronic Structure of Atoms: Quantum Mechanics & Atomic Orbitals

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is provided by Florida State University. Schroedinger wave equation is explained and how quantum numbers are used to describe the energy level of any electron in an atom. The relationship of atomic orbitals to quantum...