Isotopes & Atomic Mass-Inquiry Activity

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Submission Information
Authors	Patricia Loeblein
Contact Email	ploeblei@jeffco.k12.co.us
School / Organization	PhET
Submitted	11/06/05
Updated	11/06/05
Contribution Description
Title	Isotopes & Atomic Mass-Inquiry Activity
Simulations	Isotop dan Massa Atom
Keywords	phet, isotope, average mass, neutron, proton, electron, nature
Description	This is an inquiry lesson meant to follow Build an Atom activity. Learning Goals: Students will be able to: A.Define “isotope” using mass number, atomic number, number of protons, neutrons and electrons. B.Compare and contrast: element, atom, isotope C.Given the number of protons, neutrons and electrons, find the mass and name of an isotope D.Given the name of an element and the number of neutrons, find the mass of an isotope E.Give evidence to support or dispute: “In nature, the chance of finding one isotope of an element is the same for all elements.” F.Find the average atomic mass of an element given the abundance and mass of its isotopes
Level	High School, Undergraduate - Intro
Type	Lab, Demonstration, Concept Questions, Homework
Subject	Chemistry, Earth Science
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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