Lesson 1.1: Atomic Structure

  • Lesson 1.1: Atomic Structure

    LEARNING GOALS: By the end of this lesson you will be able to ...

    1. explain how experimental observations and inferences by Ernest Rutherford and Niels Bohr contributed to the development of the planetary model of the atom.
    2. describe the quantum mechanical model of the atom in terms of shells (energy levels), subshells (sublevels), orbitals, and electron spin.

    Specific Expectations: A3.5, C1.1, C2.1, C3.1, C3.5

    NELSON Text Reference: Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

    TASKS:

    ***Reminder to log your activities of this lesson in your current Unit Time Log Sheet. 

    1. Study key terms in Glossary 1.1 and do Glossary Quiz 1.1
    2. Read Atomic Structure Summary Slides and write down any notes for yourself.
    3. Read Section 3.1, Section 3.2, Section 3.3, and Section 3.4 in the textbook and write down any notes for yourself.
    4. Watch videos from the Video Page 1.1.
    5. Do questions 8 and 9 on page 159 from Section 3.4 and submit to Assignment 1.1 dropbox below.
    6. Check your solutions and review as necessary.
    7. Complete discussion forum Famous Experiment (Assessment OF Learning)
    8. Complete Exit Card 1.1
    9. You can now work on Atomic Theory Poster Timeline Assignment (Assessment OF Learning)