Name _______________________________ Room # ______
Team _________________________ Date _______________
MESSING WITH MOLECULES and
ATOMIC MODELING!
Part One: Today we will study matter by looking at the
smaller units that make up common everyday things.
Using the periodic table we should discover elements
found in common materials we use everyday!
1. Oxygen = O2
O = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
2. Water = H2O
H = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
O = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
3. Sodium monofluorophosphate is toothpaste = Na2PO3F
Na = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
P = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
O = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
F = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
4. Baking soda = NaHCO3
Na = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
H = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
C = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
O = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
5. Bleach is called Sodium Hypochlorite = NaClO
Na = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
Cl = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
O = _____________ we need _______ atom(s) of it!
Part Two: Today you will have a Reader (reads
directions), a Sorter (sorts out materials), a Builder
(constructs models) and the Equalizer (splits up materials
and bags them up) You will need to work together, if not,
you will not be able to take home your Atomic Treasures!
Today we will build molecule and atomic structures and
calculate the electrons, protons and neutrons!
1. First get jobs. Sort out materials.
2. Reader needs to direct the group, read instructions.
3. Builder constructs, equalizer will clean up materials
so all get a fair portion of candy in their after
school baggie!
Directions:
First task. You will need to build two models of carbon
dioxide and water using toothpicks and gum drops. CO2
and H2O will need to be made. You must get your models
checked off. How many C to O? How many H to O? Pay
attention to colors, they represent different atoms!
Draw and color your models below! Toothpicks are the
bonds made! Look at the board for the hints and help!
Part Three:
We now look at the smallest unit of matter, the ATOM!
Atoms have a + charged particle called a
__________________, a – charged particle called an
_________________, and the neutron.
Directions: So… now we will construct a model. In the
nucleus we always put the protons and neutrons; in the
electron shells we place electrons! You will need to
calculate the electrons and protons using the atomic
number. The neutrons are found by subtracting atomic
mass from the atomic number!
Atom Work:
First write out the answers and then place the particles
on your diagram. Two electrons fit into the first floor,
up to eight in the second floor, and up to eight in the
third floor. You will need to separate your candy into
three types of particles, the smallest particle is the
electron, make sure your smallest candies are
representing the electrons!
Key:
1. Nerds candy
(electrons are super light and small) = E2. Skittles candy = P+
3. M&M’s candy = N
Atom 1 = Helium
Protons = ______ Electrons = ______ Neutrons = _____
Drawing:
Atom 2 = Neon
Protons = ______ Electrons = ______ Neutrons = _____
Drawing:
Atom 3 = Boron
Protons = ______ Electrons = ______ Neutrons = _____
Drawing:
Atom 4 = Oxygen
Protons = ______ Electrons = ______ Neutrons = _____
Drawing:
Bonus Work for Dollars???
See if you can earn some money… Choose to make some
models of other atoms! Get one group sheet for today!
Names______________________________________
______________________________Room #: ______
Molecule and Atoms Bonus Work!
Atom = _______________________________
Protons = ______ Electrons = ______ Neutrons = _____
Drawing:
Atom = _______________________________
Protons = ______ Electrons = ______ Neutrons = _____
Drawing:
Atom = _______________________________
Protons = ______ Electrons = ______ Neutrons = _____
Drawing:
Atom = _______________________________
Protons = ______ Electrons = ______ Neutrons = _____
Drawing: