Name: ________________________ Group: __________________ Date: _________________

Lesson 1: The Bohr Model

This lesson is about a model of the structure of the atom as described by Niels Bohr and the limits of that structure.
The lesson may also help you to understand that scientists sometimes draw diagrams and use models to represent
what cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Keywords/terms: orbit; protons; neutrons; valency

Match each scientific term with its correct definition by drawing a line to connect their boxes.

A. Study the diagram below and read the paragraph:

Niels Bohr
In 1913, Niels Bohr proposed a model for the structure of an atom
based on the work of Ernest Rutherford about the nucleus of atoms
and Max Planck’s quantum theory. Bohr suggested that the central
heavy positive nucleus contains protons and neutrons and that the
negatively charged electrons moved around the nucleus in circular
paths called orbits. Although Bohr’s model is inaccurate in terms of
the electron energy levels or shells it is still used today as an
introduction to the Atomic Theory. The Quantum Mechanical Model
of the Atom is currently accepted as more accurate. The
symbols used in chemistry for the subatomic particles are neutrons
no, protons p+, electrons e-.

B. Answer these questions:

Q1. How many protons are there in the diagram?
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Q2. What is the name of the type of particle labeled Y, and how
many are there in the diagram and what charge do they carry?
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Q3. What is the name of the type of particle labeled Z, and why are there the same number as there are protons in the
diagram, and what charge do they carry? _________________________________________
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C. Answer these questions:

Q1. Bohr based his theories of the structure of an atom on two other scientists. Name the two scientists.
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Q2. What is the electron configuration for an atom of Carbon?
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Q3. (Optional) Why is the structure of the atom so important in chemistry? __________________________________
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Lesson Conclusion:
Q1. Has this lesson helped you to better understand what an atom is? If so, how? ____________________________
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Q2. Which questions were easy to answer – the ones in Component 4B or Component 4C? Why? _______________
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Name: ________________________ Group: __________________ Date: _________________

Lesson 2: More About Atoms

This lesson is about how atoms of one element are different from the atoms of another element.
The lesson may also help learners to better understand the concept of elements and compounds.
Keywords/terms: Aluminum, Carbon, Lead

A. Read and understand the concepts below:

B. Answer these questions:

Q1. Can you name one thing other than what is in the pictures, that is often made of Gold? __________________
Q2. Does Aluminum have more protons than Carbon? If so, how many? ____________________________________
Q3. Things that are made of lead are often heavy, can you suggest why? ____________________________________
C. Answer these questions:
Q1. If Magnesium has 12 protons in its nucleus, how many electrons does it have in orbits around it? _________
Q2. What are the symbols for protons, neutrons, and electrons? ___________________________________________
Q3. (Optional) How many electrons are there in the outer shell of a Magnesium atom, and what would you predict its
valency to be and why?
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Lesson Conclusion:
Q1. Has this lesson helped you to better understand the differences between atoms? If so, how?
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Q2. Which questions were easy to answer – the ones in Component 4B or Component 4C? Why?
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