Search for the Unknown Element Webquest Worksheet
Part 1: Questions to answer:
1. | How many parts does an atom have? Define each part. | |
2. | Describe how to find the number of neutrons in an element. | |
3. | How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in the element Magnesium? | |
4. | What subatomic particle determines which element an atom is? How do you know that? |
Part 2: Questions to answer:
1. | Are Rows horizontal or vertical?. | |
2. | What do the elements in a row have in common? | |
3. | Are Groups horizontal or vertical? | |
4. | What do the elements in a group have in common? |
Fill in this chart as you learn about the different groups on the Periodic Table:
Group # | Name | Metals or Nonmetals | Special Properties |
1 | |||
2 | |||
3-12 | |||
17 | |||
18 |
Part 3: Periodic Table Worksheet:
Group #: | |
Name of Group: |
Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 | |
Element Info: Name Symbol Atomic Number Atomic Weight | ||||
Melting Point | ||||
Boiling Point | ||||
# Electrons in the outer shell | ||||
Reactive or Stable? | ||||
Fact #1 | ||||
Fact #2 |
Conclusion:
New Element: Webtonium
Properties: very reactive, tends to gain 1 electron when making compounds
Which group does Webtonium belongs to?
Provide 2 sentences supporting your answer.
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