Build an Ion Inquiry Activity

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Submission Information
Authors	Paul Broberg
Contact Email	pbroberg@isd12.org
School / Organization	Centennial HS, Circle Pines, MN
Submitted	12/11/13
Updated	12/11/13
Contribution Description
Title	Build an Ion Inquiry Activity
Simulations	Buat Atom
Keywords	atom structure electrons orbits energy levels ion charge
Description	Students will build ions and explore how differently charged ions can be made. By the end of this activity, students will be able to draw diagrams of electron structure using Bohr's model, and determine the number of electrons needed to create positive and negative ions of an element. Before this activity, students have already learned how to draw diagrams of atomic structure, the 3 subatomic particles of the atom, their charges and masses.
Level	Middle School, High School
Type	Homework, Lab, Concept Questions
Subject	Chemistry
Duration	60 minutes
Answers Included	Yes
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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