Periodic Trends / Atomic Theory
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
1 - Attendance
2 - We will complete our lab on Wednesday.
3 - Atomic Theory - Greatest Chemistry Discoveries
Copy the following questions and answer while viewing the video.
Segment 1: Oxygen and Atoms
Q: Describe Joseph Priestley’s early experiments with gasses.
Segment 2: Chemical Structure
Q: How did August Kekule’s discovery about carbon change the science of chemistry?
Segment 3: Chemicals and Electricity
Q: How did Joseph Thomson discover electrons?
Segment 4: Chemical Compounds and Radioactivity
Q: What are the benefits of radioactivity?
Segment 5: Plastics and Fullerenes
Q: How do you think nanotechnology will change our world?
4 - Theories of the Atom (if time or for homework)
- Read Text pg. 228 - 233
- Answer Question #7