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Is your class in a quandary over quantum numbers? Change things up by adding games to the mix! Science scholars discover the shape, number of electrons, and number of orbitals in the s, p, and d sub-shells using an interactive.
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Instructional Ideas
- Introduce the concept of sub-shells with the activity
- Give the class a few example problems involving placing electrons in the correct sub-shell to check for understanding
Classroom Considerations
- The resource does not contain f sub-level information, so consider adding that into the lesson
Pros
- The interactive is a nice alternative to standard quantum numbers practice worksheets
- Materials in the Teacher's Area, such as an answer key, help you decide how best to execute the lesson
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- None