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explain how the structure and properties of atoms relate to the organisation of the elements in the periodic table (AC9S10U06)

Elaborations
  • examining how elements are organised in the periodic table and analysing patterns to discern that elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar properties
  • investigating the physical properties of some metals and non-metals
  • using the Bohr model of the atom to describe the structure of atoms in terms of electron shells and relating this to their properties and position in the periodic table
  • deducing that repeating patterns of the periodic table reflect patterns of electrons in outer electron shells
  • conducting flame tests for a selection of elements and examining emission spectra
  • examining how the development of the spectroscope led to further development of the model of the atom
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and Creative Thinking
ScOT terms

Atoms,  Properties of matter,  Chemical elements

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