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The Atom project

This topic will not be taught to you directly, rather you will be expected learn it independently by collaborating with classmates to produce a rich and interactive learning resource on a particular element. You are expected to work on this outside of class with your group members but I will provide you with four (4) class periods to collaborate with your group members and ask me any questions you might have. The other class period will be filled with direct instruction about the topic and can be used as a resource for your project - this will be DAY 1 of the project.

An introduction to the project can be found here: 
The Atom Project - HL

Some ideas to help spark the creative process can be found here: 
Atom Project Ideas

Planning documents to help make sure you meet the objectives for the topic, and to help you plan your time can be found here: 
Atom Project Planner
Atom Project Learning Objectives

On The Web:

Youtube videos explaining every part of the IB Atomic Structure topic step-by-step
Thorough and concise notes on most of the topic
Khan Academy
Professionally produced video lessons on Atomic Structure

TOPIC 12.1 Electrons in ATOMs

  • An an emission spectrum, the limits of convergence at higher frequency corresponds to the first ionization energy. 
  • Trends in first ionization energy across periods account for the existence of main energy levels and sublevels in atoms
  • Successive ionization energy data for an element give information that shows relations to electron configurations.

Course Materials

Class presentation to take notes and put into notebook: 
Topic 12.1 Electrons in Atoms

Homework Assignments: 
Electrons in Atoms Questions
Study Guide Homework

Course materials from topic 2 - Review

Class presentation to take notes and put into notebook: 
Topic 2.1 The Nuclear Atom
Topic 2.2 Electron Configuration

Homework Assignments: 
Atomic Structure 
Atomic Number and Mass Number 
Isotopes 
Calculating Relative Atomic Mass 
Study Guide Homework
Energy of Waves 
Electron Configuration

Introduction to Discharge Lamps

Introduction to Discharge Lamps

Study guides for unit exam

Application and Skills checklist (IB specific): Atomic Structure Study Guide
Atomic Structure Practice Problems: Electrons in Atoms Practice Problems