Name: __________________________________ Date: __________ Period: __________
Periodic Table of Elements Project
Helpful Websites
http://www.webelements.com/
http://www.chemicool.com
http://www.ptable.com
http://periodictable.com
http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/periodic-chart.htm
http://www.ucc.ie/academic/chem/dolchem/html/elem/group.html
Report (Include either a physical sample or a picture of your element)
Part 1: General Information
Name of Element:
Element Symbol:
Atomic Number:
Atomic Mass:
Part 2: Physical and Chemical Properties of _____________________
Color:
State of matter at room temperature:
Density:
Melting point:
Boiling point:
Odor:
Texture:
Flammability:
How reactive is it? (Will it combine with other elements?)
Does your element react with water?
Does your element react with metals?
Part 3: History of Element/Practical Usage
Who discovered or first identified your element? What country? When?
Where is your element found and how is it obtained? How is your element separated from other
materials found with it?
How and where is your element used? Where do you find your element in everyday life? (either in its
pure form, in compound form, or in mixture form)
Interesting Facts about your element, include at least 4.
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The Atom Show…
Directions: You will use your element and information from the periodic table to construct an atom.
Then report on it! Each member of the class is going to pick a different atom, and you will fill out a
questionnaire based on everyone’s model and report.
Part One: Draw your element and questions.
Name of Element: _________________________________
Sketch an Atom of your Element include electron clouds and electrons:
Number of Protons:
______________
Number of Neutrons: ______________
Number of Electrons: ______________
Number of Electrons in the outer shell: _____________
Number of Electron Shells: _________________
Part 2: Now You are Ready to Build Your Atom! Extra Credit Will Be Given to the Atom that is voted
on by the class as the best!