Basic Atomic Structure and Periodic Table

Basic Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Soon you are going to do some Lego Chemistry!

First let's go over some new information, and review what you've learned so far.

You need to know the difference of a molecule and a compound.

Here's a riddle, all compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds!

A simple definition is that molecules are made up of at least two atoms of any elements, but a compound is made up of atoms from DIFFERENT elements.

This is a water molecule, because it has at least two atoms, but it is also a compound because it has two elements.

This is an ozone molecule. It is not a compound, because it is only made up of one element, oxygen.

Time for some review!

• Get your whiteboard and marker.

• Who can get the most points by answering the questions correctly?

Multiple Choice

What is an atom?

• The small particles that make matter.

• The first man who lived on Earth.

• A spicy, cinnamon candy

Multiple Choice

What are three main parts of an atom?

• flabions, protons, neutrals

• electrons, elementals, protons

• protons, electrons, neutrons

Multiple Choice

What electrical charge does a proton have?

• neutral

• positive

• negative

What is the chart called that has all the elements organized? (Go get yours now! You'll need it for the next questions!)

Did you say the Periodic Table of Elements? You were right! Give yourself a point!

Multiple Choice

How many protons does Hydrogen have?

• 1

• 3

• 14

Multiple Choice

What is the symbol for carbon?

• CA

• C

• CB

Multiple Choice

Table salt is a combination of Sodium and Chloride. Which of these best describe it?

• a molecule only

• a compound only

• both a compound and a molecule

Study this atom. Can you figure out which element it is? Go to the next slide for the answer.

Multiple Choice

Which did you choose?

• Gold

• Oxygen

• Helium

What Bible verse is this?

See if you are right on the next slide!

Ok, let's do some chemistry out of toys!

Build molecules out of your assigned toys!

• Mrs. Miller, please pass out the Lego Atom activity page by your computer.

• Please assign groups and legos or the other building toy.

Are you still here? Go get busy!