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A podcast tutorial describing the main characteristics of matter. [1:02]
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses a series of topics related to electrons including atoms that have only one electron, effects of electron-electron repulsion, the Aufbau rules, and more.
Covering a range of topics related to the quantum theory of the atom, this site provides a three-part dissection of atomic theory including information on particles, waves, light, electrons, and atoms.
As part of the Virtual Textbook, this site examines all things related to Atomic Theory including information on atoms, molecules, formulas, equations, nomenclature, and more.
Covering a range of eight topics related to chemistry, this resource provides a wealth of information complete with pictures, charts, graphs, and examples. Includes information on elements, compounds, atoms, molecules, structures, formulas, and more.
Here you can find all kinds of helpful information about chemistry. Learn about reactions, elements, atoms, matter, or biochemistry. Downloads and activities are also included.
This site provides a detailed overview of atoms. Content explores an atom's structure, as well as what ions are, how atoms bond, what compounds are (including how to name compounds), and what isotopes are.
In this interactive activity, students view six models to investigate what a gas, liquid, and solid look like at the atomic level. Choose to view a gas or liquid made of atoms only, a gas made of diatomic molecules, a liquid made of triatomic molecules, or two types of solids. In each simulation, users may highlight an atom and view its trajectory to see how the motion differs in each of the three primary phases. Don't miss the extension activity: a side-by-side comparison of the atomic structure of a hot liquid and a cold liquid. If you click "Withdraw the Barrier", the two liquids mix. Which state of matter has stronger attractions between atoms? This item is part of the Concord Consortium, a nonprofit research and development organization dedicated to transforming education through technology.
This interactive activity from ChemThink takes a closer look at a covalent bond--how it is formed and how the sharing of two electrons can keep atoms together.
Drawing two dimensional images of an atom.
Examine the composition of matter.
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Understand the basic structure of atoms and molecules in the Earth's crust.
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So we know that all matter is made up of atoms, but what is an atom made out of? Chemists describe the structure of atoms using models. This section will cover the Bohr model, photoelectric effect, absorption and emission spectra, quantum numbers, and electron configurations.
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A video lecture that discusses how elements relate to atoms. Also discussed are protons, electrons, and neutrons. [13:08]
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Video tutorial explores how elements relate to atoms and provides the basics of how protons, electrons, and neutrons make up an atom. [13:08]
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This is an activity using common household materials that will demonstrate a static electricity discharge.
Looks at atoms and how they are related to elements, and the particles that make up atoms.
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This site from the General Chemistry Online of the Frostburg State University provides a review of the history of atomic theory, the discovery of the electron, and the discovery of the nucleus. Details on weighing atoms, ion charges, isotopes, and counting particles.
Chemical Reactions in Action — explores student misconceptions about atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions and provides practical advice for pedagogical approaches. Explore the research: http://s.si.edu/1IwH5zS