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Minds On - Elements, Atoms, and Ions

The Elements, Atoms, and Ions Minds-On module consists of various missions (assignments) that address such topics as Elements, Atoms, and Ions. The missions and the corresponding objectives are listed below. Tap a mission's name to begin.

Activities

Mission EAI1 Dalton's Theory

Mission EAI1 pertains to Dalton's atomic model. Students must have a comprehension of the postulates and their use in explaining mass conservation, multiple proportions, and definite proportions. The mission consists of 36 questions organized into 9 Question Groups.

Mission EAI2 Early Models of Atomic Structure

Mission EAI2 focuses on the main ideas of early atomic models of J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, and Neils Bohr. The mission consists of 36 questions organized into 3 Question Groups.

Mission EAI3 Subatomic Particles

Mission EAI3 focuses attention on the relative mass, charge, and location of the subatomic particles in the atom. The mission consists of 20 questions organized into 5 Question Groups.

Mission EAI4 The Periodic Law

Mission EAI4 pertains to the periodic law and the manner in which elements were organized into a periodic table by Mendeleev. The mission consists of 28 questions organized into 4 Question Groups.

Mission EAI5 Isotopes and Isotope Symbols

Mission EAI5 pertains to isotopes and isotope symbols. Students must know what isotopes are and how to represent them using isotope symbols. The mission consists of 40 questions organized into 10 Question Groups.

Mission EAI6 Atoms versus Ions

Mission EAI6 pertains to the difference between atoms and ions. Students must understand this topic in terms of the relative number protons and electrons and have some familiarity with electron cloud diagrams and isotope symbols. The mission consists of 40 questions organized into 10 Question Groups.

Mission EAI7 Ion Charges

Mission EAI7 pertains to the ion charge for main group elements and to how atoms become ions. There is a minor emphasis on transition metal ions. The mission consists of 40 questions organized into 10 Question Groups.

Mission EAI8 Polyatomic Ions

Mission EAI8 pertains to polyatomic ions. Students must know what one is, be able to recognize one from its formula, and be able to analyze the formula to determine the number of protons and electrons in the ion. The mission consists of 20 questions organized into 5 Question Groups.

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