After this class, I should be able to:
Explain why ions form referring to an atom’s
electron configuration and the octet rule
Bell Ringer Question: Write the longhand electron
configuration for the following atoms and explain
how the ending is similar.
a) Magnesium (Mg)
b) Calcium (Ca)
• SUBMIT FLAME TEST LAB.
• Pass back Electron Config Quizzes
Monday 11/02
1. Announcements
– Flame test lab make-ups in B233:
• Wednesday – before and after school
• Friday – after school
2. Agenda
– Review graded electron config quiz
– Electron config/ions notes
3. Homework:
– None
After this class, I should be able to:
Explain why ions form referring to an atom’s
electron configuration and the octet rule
Bell Ringer Question: Explain why the noble
gases are stable (therefore, they are
unreactive).
Tuesday 11/03
1. Announcements
– Don’t forget: Flame test lab make-ups in B233
2. Agenda
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Electron config/ions review packet
Vocab flashcards
3. Homework:
– Review packet + Flashcards need to be
done for tomorrow
After this class, I should be able to:
1) Describe the properties of the periodic table families
2) Explain why elements of the same family behave similarly
3) Differentiate between metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Bell Ringer Question: Write the electron configuration
for the following ions. What is special about each of
these configurations?
a) Mg 2+
b) Br 1c) Al 3+
Wednesday 11/04
1. Announcements
– Don’t forget: Flame test lab make-ups in B233
2. Agenda
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Finish Notes/Review: Electron Config/Ions
Answer check: Electron Config/Ions Packet
BEGIN Organization Notes
3.Homework:
– None
After this class, I should be able to:
1) Describe the properties of the periodic table families
2) Explain why elements of the same family behave similarly
3) Differentiate between metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Bell Ringer Question: What is periodic law?
Thursday 11/05
1. Announcements
– Don’t forget: Flame test lab make-ups in B233
2. Agenda
FINISH organization notes
Introduce metals/nonmetals lab
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Make data table
Work on pre-lab
3. Homework:
– Pre-lab and data table DONE
Napoleon’s Buttons
Book Check Out
After this class, I should be able to:
1) Describe the properties of the periodic table families
2) Explain why elements of the same family behave similarly
3) Differentiate between metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Bell Ringer Question: Complete a t-chart to
compare metals and nonmetals. For each
class of elements, identify three properties.
Friday 11/06
1. Announcements
– Flame test lab make-ups in B233:
• Last chance: today after school
2. Agenda
– Metal/Nonmetal Lab
– If time: Begin analysis/conclusion
3. Homework:
– Metals/Nonmetals Lab
• Analysis/Conclusion ONLY
***do not complete post-lab questions yet***