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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Hydrogen

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can find out about hydrogen, the first element in the periodic table. Content includes shell information, where to find it in nature, and why it is helpful to us.
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Michael Blaber, PhD

Florida State University: The Bohr Model of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
A well designed clear tutorial explaining the energies involved in the Bohr model of the atom. Illustrations add to the clearly presented equations.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources: Hydrogen

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview of the use of hydrogen as a source of energy. Learn what it is, how it is produced, its uses, and much more.
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Galileo Project Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of all of the archived information about and from the Galileo Mission. Included is data from the flybys of Venus, Earth, Moon, and Asteroids Gaspra and Ida, as well as the current data from Jupiter and its moons. See...
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US Department of Energy

Fus Ed Web: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource on nuclear fusion! Using incredible graphics and excellent discussion, this site (with its several pages) provides an exhaustive online course on the topic. Click on the link for "a Guided Tour" and begin.
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MadSci Network

Msn: What Happens in a Nuclear Reaction?

For Students 6th - 8th
From The Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page discusses three types of nuclear reactions - spontaneous decay reactions, nuclear fision reactions, and nuclear fusion reactions. Each reaction type...
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MadSci Network

Msn: What Regulates the Speed of Hydrogen Fusion?

For Students 6th - 8th
From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page describes the various types of fusion processes and the physical requirements needed for their initiation and sustenance. Factors affecting the rates...
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MadSci Network

Msn: How Would You Explain the Process?

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page explains the differences between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. The details of each process are sketched in simple language.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Hydrogen Energies and Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State University gives information on the transitions of electrons between energy levels. The energy levels for electrons in the hydrogen atom are discussed. The Rydberg equation is stated and electron transitions...
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NASA

Nasa: Missions: Jupiter: Pioneer 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Following closely after Pioneer 10, this was the second mission to visit Jupiter. This website provides background information about the mission and links to more detailed data.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Henry Cavendish (1731 1810)

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of the shy chemist, Henry Cavendish. Some interesting personal information and background. Mentions all of his major work.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Spectrum of the Hydrogen 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 hydrogen atom and its relation to spectrum. Included in the discussion is information on the Bohr model...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Fuel Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed Wikipedia encyclopedia article on fuel cells explains what they are, the controversies in the use of hydrogen as a fuel, and practical problems. There is also a lengthy section on the five generally recognized types of fuel...
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Friesian School

Proceedings of the Friesian School/the Quantacized Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
A very lengthy page from friesian.com discussing Bohr's theory of electronic energy levels and the explanation of commonly observed atomic emission line spectra. The concept of a photon and Einstein's observation of the photoelectric...
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Other

Corrosion Doctors

For Students 9th - 10th
A private Canadian organization has compiled this voluminous index of corrosion topics.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy Sources of the World [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many different energy resources available from our Earth. Find out the pros and cons of each type: both renewable and nonrenewable.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Stellar Fingerprints: The Spectra of Stars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Identify the composition of stars by applying the ideas of quantum theory. Investigate the field of spectroscopy, and examine the spectra of stars to locate the emission and absorption lines of hydrogen.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Future Car: Fuel Cells

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Investigate the innovations surrounding fuel cell technology and the potential use of hydrogen as an automobile power source. Generate hydrogen gas by splitting water in a process called electrolysis.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Indicating Electrolysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This experiment and video demonstration shows how students can break up water into hydrogen and oxygen gas with a simple electrolysis device.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Energy Levels, Electrons, and Covalent Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how covalent molecular bonding affects the energy levels of electrons.
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Chemicool

Chemicool: Hydrogen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Chemicool provides a set of tables summarzing all sorts of physical and chemical data on hydrogen.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Element List

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides the first 18 elements found in the Periodic Table. Click on an element to discover where it is found and what it's characteristics are.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
A podcast lesson providing a brief overview of the function of the macromolecules, nucleic acids. [0:38]
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Carbohydrates Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over carbohydrates. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review