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Models of the Hydrogen Atom
| How did scientists figure out the structure of atoms without looking at them? Try out different models by shooting light at the atom. Check how the prediction of the model matches the experimental results. |
Teaching Resources
Main Topics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Hydrogen Atom
- Bohr Model
- DeBroglie Wavelength
- Schrodinger Model
Sample Learning Goals
- Visualize different models of the hydrogen atom.
- Explain what experimental predictions each model makes.
- Explain why people believed in each model and why each historical model was inadequate.
- Explain the relationship between the physical picture of the orbits and the energy level diagram of an electron.
- Engage in model building.
Tips for Teachers
The teacher's guide (pdf) contains tips created by the PhET team.
Teaching Ideas
| Title | Authors | Level | Type | Updated |
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Model of the Hydrogen Atom Handout
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Ashley Webb | HS UG-Intro |
HW Lab |
9/10/11 |
Using PhET in High School Chemistry- all my activities in pdf
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Trish Loeblein | UG-Intro HS |
Demo HW Lab CQs |
10/27/11 |
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Visualization and Visual Illusions SIM Homework
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Kathy Perkins, Carl Wieman | UG-Intro | HW | 1/9/11 |
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Atomic models homework (Inquiry based)
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Sam McKagan, Kathy Perkins and Carl Wieman | UG-Adv UG-Intro |
HW | 1/8/11 |
| Light Emission and Lasers | Debra Krause Dandaneau | HS UG-Intro |
Other Lab |
4/17/09 |
| Models of the hydrogen atom | Paul Burgmayer | HS | Lab | 11/20/08 |
| Bohr model of the atom for Chemistry | Emily Haynes | HS | Lab HW |
3/31/08 |
| Model of the Hydrogen Atom - Exploration | curt miller | HS | Lab | 9/18/07 |
You can submit your own ideas and activities.
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Software Requirements
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Microsoft Windows
XP/Vista/7 Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later |
OS 10.5 or later
Sun Java 1.5.0_19 or later |
Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later |
Credits
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