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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Atoms and the Periodic Table eBookChem1 Virtual Textbook: Atoms and the Periodic Table eBook
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Simon Fraser University
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9th - 10th
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Atoms and the Periodic Table

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As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a list of related topics (in hyperlink format) on the atom and the Periodic Table of elements. Topics from light, particles, and waves to the Bohr model, quantum configuration, and atom structure are included.

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atomic theory, light, particles, waves

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atom structure, quantum configuration, bohr model, general chemistry virtual textbook, periodic table, atom

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