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Atomic Basics WorksheetAtomic Basics Worksheet
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T. Trimpe
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
30 mins
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Year
2007
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Atomic Basics

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Get down to basics with these worksheets on the structure of atoms. Challenging young chemists to identify information from the periodic table and create Bohr diagrams and Lewis dot structures for different elements, this resource would make a great addition the curriculum of any chemistry teacher.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

atoms, atomic structure, atomic mass, atomic numbers, atomic mass number, protons, neutrons, electrons, electric charge, the bohr model, lewis dot structure, lewis dot structures, element symbols, elements, valence electrons

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign these worksheet as either in-class or homework assignments during an introductory lesson series on atoms and the periodic table of elements
  • Use this resource as a formative assessment during a chemistry unit on the structure of matter

Pros

  • Worksheet offers a wide range of questions that thoroughly assess students' understanding of the structure of atoms
  • An answer key is included with the worksheet

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.7.6 L.8.6 L.9-10.6 L.11-12.6 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.9

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