Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Spectrum of a Guitar String
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses spectrum in relation to Bohr's model. Included in the topics covered are standing waves, boundary condition,...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Effective Nuclear Charge
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses the core charge of the atom, otherwise termed the nuclear charge.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: The Phantom's Portrait Parlor
In this activity, students investigate the atomic world by attempting to reduce paper to the size of an atom. Although students won't be able to cut the paper that small, they will gain a better understanding of how small the atom is.
Michigan Reach Out
Guess What! A Lesson About Atoms
A lesson plan outlining a very simple way to introduce students to how the structure of the atom was determined. Uses a mystery box with surprise items inside.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Atomic Number
Wikipedia provides the definition of the term, "Atomic number," a term used in chemistry and physics to represent the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Atomic Theory Early Ideas
This online slide show helps students understand the early historical thinking that contributed to modern atomic theory.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Atomic Theory Modern Ideas
This online slide show helps students understand modern scientific thinking which has shaped modern atomic theory.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Nucleus
This online slide show presents the basic ideas behind the structure of the atomic nucleus.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Story of the Atomic Bomb
Here is the story of the first ever atomic bomb, beginning with early scientific ideas, leading up to the success of this weapon.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: All About Atoms
The three basic particles that make up atoms are defined and illustrated.
Other
Chemistry 101 Notes: Isotopes and Atomic Symbols
These notes from a Chemistry 101 class at Indiana University Northwest provide a simple description of atomic symbols and two examples of how to use those symbols in isotope notation.
Other
Lewis and Clark University: Hiroshima Photographs
This is a collection of photographs showing several parts of Hiroshima after the bombing. Each picture shows the damage done and the destruction around each building still standing.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: John Dalton: Lesson 2
This lesson reviews Dalton's Atomic Theory and explains each of the points.. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "John Dalton."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: John Dalton: Lesson 1
This lesson reviews Dalton's Atomic Theory and explains each of the points.. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "John Dalton."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mixed Conversion Problems: Lesson 2
This lesson explains how to approach practice problems when trying to determine what final quantity is being asked for. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Mixed Conversion Problems."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Models of the Atom: Lesson 2
Describe how the model of the atom advanced as scientific knowledge increased. This lesson is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Models of the Atom."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Models of the Atom: Lesson 1
Describe how the model of the atom advanced as scientific knowledge increased. This lesson is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Models of the Atom."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Molecules: Lesson 2
This lesson will provide an understanding of the basic chemistry of molecules. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Molecules."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Molecules: Lesson 4
This lesson will provide an understanding of the basic chemistry of molecules. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Molecules."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 3 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 4
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 6
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 6 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: Lesson 7
This lesson will introduce the subatomic particles and explain where they are located and how they interact. It is 7 of 7 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles."