1.1- Subatomic Particles & Atomic Structure

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Describe a time when you noticed a rock or mineral that stood out to you. What made it unique or interesting?

Multiple Choice

Why do you think minerals are important to study when learning about rocks?

• Because minerals are rare and expensive

• Because minerals are the building blocks of rocks

• Because minerals are only found in jewelry

• Because minerals are not related to rocks

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What questions do you have about minerals?

Open Ended

Which properties can you observe in the minerals shown, and what might these properties tell us about their atomic structure?

Open Ended

What are minerals made of?

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Which of the following properties are unique to copper?​

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Electrical Conductor

4 Energy Levels

Malleable & Soft

Electrical Insulator

2 Energy Levels

Extremely Hard

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Which of the following properties are unique to coal (diamond)?​

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Electrical Conductor

4 Energy Levels

Malleable & Soft

Electrical Insulator

2 Energy Levels

Extremely Hard

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Which of the following properties are shared by both copper and coal?

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High Atomic Mass

Reacts with Oxygen

Cubic Crystal Structure

High Thermal Conductivity

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Micro-level

Subatomic Level

Macro-level

Atomic Level

Open Ended

How do the properties of copper relate to its atomic structure and its use in everyday applications?

Open Ended

Explain the relationship between atoms and minerals.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes why copper and diamond have different physical properties?

• They are made of different types of atoms.

• They have the same atomic structure.

• They are made of the same atoms but arranged differently.

• They have identical subatomic particles.

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Which arrow points to the protons?

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which particles are found in the center of an atom?

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Quarks

Multiple Choice

Which element among the first 20 in the periodic table has the highest number of protons?

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Argon

• Chlorine

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how the number of valence electrons (electrons in the outer energy level) changes as you move from left to right across a period on the periodic table?

• The number of valence electrons remains constant.
• The number of valence electrons increases.
• The number of valence electrons fluctuates randomly.
• The number of valence electrons decreases.

Multiple Choice

What pattern do you notice about the number of energy levels as you move down a group in the periodic table?

• The number of energy levels increases

• The number of energy levels decreases

• The number of energy levels stays the same

• The number of energy levels fluctuates randomly

Open Ended

What patterns do you observe in the arrangement of electrons in the atomic models shown?

Multiple Choice

What is a mineral, and how does it differ from a rock?

• A mineral is a naturally occurring solid made of a unique element or compound, while a rock is made of more than one kind of mineral.

• A mineral is a type of rock that contains fossils.

• A mineral is a liquid found inside rocks.

• A mineral is a man-made substance used in jewelry.

Multiple Choice

How does the atomic structure of an element can influence the physical properties of a mineral that contains it?

• The atomic structure The geometric arrangement of atoms and the strength of their chemical bonds determine properties like crystal shape and hardness.

• The total number of protons in the nucleus determines if a mineral will break in flat lines or jagged chunks.

• The age of the atoms determines how shiny the surface of the mineral (luster) will appear to the human eye.

• The physical properties are only determined by how much mud or dirt is mixed with the mineral, not its internal atoms.