Objectives
Students will:
- Predict properties of elements based on the periodic table.
- Construct an explanation for the outcome of a chemical reaction.
- Use the idea of valence electrons and trends in the periodic table to revise an explanation for the outcome of a chemical reaction.
Skills Needed
Students must be able to:
- Define an atom and distinguish among protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Describe how the periodic table is arranged.
- Write electron configurations and recognize valence electrons.
