8.H.3

Atoms and the Periodic Table

 

At the completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

• Identify the parts of an atom.
• Know how to read a chemical symbol.
• Identify atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds.
• Use a periodic table to determine the number of orbitals in an atom.
• Use a periodic table to determine the number of electrons in the outer orbital.
• Use a periodic table to determine the number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
• Distinguish between covalent and ionic bonds.
• Distinguish between a chemical reaction and a physical change.
• Be able to state the Law of Conservation of Mass.
• Distinguish between balanced and unbalanced chemical equations.