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Electron Arrangement and Ion Formation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements worksheet, learners determine how electrons fill up the energy levels for the first 18 elements of the periodic table. Students determine if elements gain or lose electrons to form a stable ion. This worksheet has 4...
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Sub-Atomic Particles and Energy

For Students 10th - 12th
In this atomic particles worksheet, students complete an elements chart comparing atomic number, mass number, protons, neutrons, and electrons. Students write the electron configuration for atoms. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer...
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Balancing Chemical Reactions 2

For Students 9th - 12th
In this balancing chemical reactions worksheet, high schoolers balance equations, identify electrons gained or lost in atoms and identify the number of atoms of each element for the reactants and products in equations. They also answer 3...
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The Energy of the Sun

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study energy generation by the Sun, which involves atoms and nuclei.
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A Phylogenetic Perspective for the Cladistically Challenged

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use M&Ms to simulate radioactive decay of elements.
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Chemistry 151 - Final Review

For Students Higher Ed
In this chemistry review worksheet, students give atomic symbols for given atoms, calculate moles, determine empirical formulas, and balance chemical equations. This worksheet has 1 drawing, 9 fill in the blank, and 12 word problems.
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Ionic Bonding

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ionic bonding worksheet, students review the characteristics of ionic bonding, draw Lewis dot diagrams for elements, and write the chemical formula for ionic compounds. This worksheet has 8 drawings, 14 fill in the blank, and 6...
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Liquids and Solids

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students describe the properties of solids and liquids, and explain how a semiconductor works.  In this atom lesson students demonstrate the bonding properties of carbon and silicon.
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Ionization Energies in Group I and Period 2

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this electron arrangement instructional activity, students complete 2 graphic organizers by determining the proton number of given elements from their first ionization energy. Students plot graphs of first ionization energy against...
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Chemical Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the structure of molecules, their formula, and percentage composition of each element in the compound. They construct an organic compound with different functional groups using a modeling kit, and draw a 3-D structure...
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AP Chemistry Chapter 9

For Students 10th - 12th
In this AP Chemistry worksheet, students apply concepts of electron configuration to accurately answer the questions provided. Students also draw Lewis structures of the given elements. Students estimate the enthalpy of formation as well...
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Oxidation-Reduction Example Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this reaction worksheet, students assign the oxidation numbers to all the atoms in the given compounds and ions. Students determine whether an element is oxidized or reduced in the given reactions. This worksheet has 4 problems to...
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Radioactive Decay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students generate a radioactive decay table for an imaginary element, use their data to plot a decay graph, develop the concept of half-life, and use the graph to "age" several samples.
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Radioactivity

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this radioactivity worksheet, students write the mass number and atomic number for the missing element in the reactions. Students identify the isotope that is more stable and determine the half-life of the isotope. This worksheet has...
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Crystals: What Are They and What Holds Them Together

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of crystals and what keeps them together. Using the Periodic Table, they examine the various elements and develop a model of an atom. In groups, they place sugar and salt in petri dishes...
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Magnet Mania

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore magnetic fields. In this science lesson, students create a magnetic field using electricity. Students observe the effect of a magnetic field on the compass needle.
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High School Chemistry Questions

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry worksheet, learners determine the number of water molecules is a given volume of water. Students determine the empirical formula for given compounds from the percentage mass of elements. This worksheet has 20 problems...
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Catering Middle-School Science: Monomers, Polymers, and Macromolecules

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate foods. In this biology lesson plan, students will conduct testing on different types of foods as they learn about different molecules that make them up. Students will also learn about the shapes of the molecules.
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Modeling Atoms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create an atomic model using a computer program. For this technology lesson, students identify the difference between radius and diameter. They create circular patterns and spheres based on certain specifications.
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Organic and Biological Compounds

For Teachers 10th
Carbon as a building block for organic compounds is demonstrated by diagrams and facts for its bonding style.  Saturated and unstaturated hydrocarbons are detailed and facts about biological compounds such as proteins, nucleic acids,...
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Super Scientists Code

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science learning exercise, students use the key code on the right to unscramble each of the scientists. They also match each of the scientists found to their correct description.
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Atomic Structure

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this atom worksheet, students define the atomic theory, compare an atom and a molecule, determine atomic number and number of protons for elements, and draw Bohr models for given elements. This worksheet has 4 graphic organizer, 8...
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Science-Introduction to the Unit on Matter

For Teachers 1st
First graders gain knowledge about solids, liquids and gases by taking a look at the things around them. They have to classify certain picture cards based on which category they feel the picture falls under. As a whole, the class...
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Chemical Names and Formulas

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Abracadabra! Provide your class with the tools to perform a chemical "magic show" as they predict the charges of various ions, determine ionic compound formulas, and make observations to determine when a chemical reaction between two...