PAP/SPAN Chemistry
Unit: Electrons in Atoms (Chapter 10)
Introduction:
“Neon lights” is a generic term for atomic emissions involving various noble gases, mercury, and phosphorus. The UV
light from excited mercury atoms causes phosphor-coated tubes to fluoresce white light and other colors. In this unit you
will learn how the behavior of electrons can produce various colors of light and determine the reactivity of elements.
Learning Targets:
1) I can explain observations of electron behavior using the electromagnetic spectrum.
2) I can identify an unknown metal based on the colors produced when burned
3) I can calculate the energy released from a photon of light and connect this knowledge to real world situations.
4) I can interpret an element’s electron configuration to determine reactivity and properties.
Critical Vocabulary: Chapter 10
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic spectrum
Frequency
Wavelength
Ground State
Excited state
Photons
Line emission spectrum
quantum
orbital
Electron configuration
Noble gas configuration
quantum theory
Pauli Exclusion principle
Aufbau principle
Hund’s Rule
Heisenburg Uncertainty Principle
Oxidations state
Tentative Schedule
Assignment
Annotations of Chapter 10 (10.1-10.3
only)
Fireworks Activity
Flame Test lab
Electron Behavior Simulation
Electron Probability lab and
Discussion
Electron Behavior Quiz
Electron Arrangement Annotations
(10.4-10.5) Review Questions 1-11
Electron Configuration
Electron Configuration Battleship
Electron Configuration Quiz
Orbital Diagrams (review section 10.5
and annotate 10.6) Paired Exercise 1115, 19, 21
Orbital Notations and Properties
Colors of Transition Metals
Review: Additional exercises on page
222 43-50, 53-55. 65-68 (review
calculations from Flame Test Lab
Electron Behavior Exam
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Method of
Instruction
Research
Due
Date
10/29
Can Be Done at
Home
YES
Grading
Research/Discussion
10/29
10/31
No
NO
In Class Participation
Lab
10/31
11/2
YES
YES
In Class Participation
Notes
11/2
11/7
NO
NO
QUIZ
Lab
Notes
11/8
YES
Homework
Competition
11/9
No
In Class Participation
Quiz
Research
11/9
11/12
NO
Yes
QUIZ
Notes/Homework
Discussion
Lab
Review
11/12
11/14
11/15
No
No
Yes
Notes
Lab
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Assessment
11/16
NO
ASSESSMENT
Lab Day
10/30
Research/Discussion
Lab Day
11/1
Quiz
Research
Notes
Additional Materials may be assigned periodically throughout the unit
Schedule & dates are subject to change according to teacher discretion.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the DUE DATE. All Late work will be penalized 10% each day
it is late and will not be accepted after 5 school days. Make sure you submit assignments worth points by the DUE
date.
All homework assignments must be satisfactorily completed with a minimum 80% to be eligible to retake the unit
exam.
Proper attire must be worn on lab days.