Monday, October 25, 2010

Starters - Week #8

Oct. 25 - In your own words, define atoms and molecules.
Oct. 26 - Draw these molecules:     NH4     H2SO4
Oct. 27 - What units do we use when we measure mass?  Why not use the number of atoms?
Oct. 28 - What is the difference between mass and weight?

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Starters - Week #7

Oct. 19 - Draw and Complete
Oct. 20 - Create a data table of the 3 particles that make up an atom and their charges.
Oct. 21 - "It is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice."  Explain what this means.  Use examples.
Oct. 22 - Why is every model we make of the atom inaccurate?  Why do we still use models (even if they are inaccurate)?