End-of-Course - Physical Science Standards

Standard 3: Structure and Properties of Matter

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Standard 2 Structure and Properties of Matter
Level 1
select a pure substance, which is an element or a compound, from a list of choices.	Element or Compound - From the name of a chemical, determine whether it is an element or compound Element, Compound & Mixture Quiz - a Quia quiz Element Quiz - a fun little game that quizzes you on element names, symbols, and uses Mixtures, elements and compounds - A review of the concepts of pure substances, solutions and mixtures. (a Quia quiz) Element Hangman - Study those spellings and symbols (a Quia quiz)

identify a substance as a compound or mixture, given a description of the substance.	Classification of Matter - The differences between pure substances and mixtures, and examples within. (a Quia quiz) Elements, Compounds and Mixtures - [23 pages] a slide show on a .pdf document Elements, Compounds and Mixtures - [34 slides] Matter: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures - [93 slides] PowerPoint slide show for Office 2007 and more recent Study Questions - seventy-five questions multiple-choice questions dealing with this standard
distinguish between the volume, shape and particle arrangement in the four phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma).	Heat Effects Matter in Different Ways - [7 page document] Gases, Liquids and Solids - a table and illustrations are used to make the distinction between the three Matter and its Changes - a student-produced, ThinkQuest entry Phases of Matter - from NASA's Glenn Research Center Properties of Matter - [78 slides] that deals with three of the phases of matter States of Matter - [19 slides] slide show about the four phases of matter States of Matter - There are five main states of matter. Solids, Liquids, Gases, Plasmas, and Bose-Einstein condensate. Each of these states is also known as a phase and matter that is present in these states are considered as part of these phases. States of Matter - There is a mini-quiz at the end of the lesson States Of Matter Gas-Liquid-Solid Revision Notes - The particle model and properties of the gases, liquids and solids, state changes and solutions. States of Matter Animations from Harcourt School Publishers
distinguish among elements, compounds, solutions, colloids, and suspensions, given an example.	Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Solutions, Colloids, Suspensions - review in Jeopardy format Solutions - what are solutions, examples of solutions, strength of solutions, and what is the universal solvent Solutions and Mixtures - from online introductory chemistry Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions - worksheet to print for students Solutions , Suspensions And Colloids - summary tables Solutions Suspensions and Colloids - Quiz (Level 1) - ten-question multiple-choice quiz Solutions, Suspensions, Colloids, and Dispersions - definitions and examples Study Questions - seventy-five questions multiple-choice questions dealing with this standard Suspensions and Colloids - definitions followed by a five-question multiple-choice quiz
Level 2
identify an element as a metal, nonmetal or metalloid using the periodic table.	Elements - Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids - [lesson plan] In this activity, students will investigate several properties of the given elements and decide whether each element is a metal, non-metal or a metalloid. Metal or Nonmetal - lab worksheet to print for students Metalloid - [wikipedia entry] There is no standard definition of a metalloid nor is there agreement as to which elements are appropriately classified as such Metalloids - highlighted on a periodic table Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids - The periodic table on this page separates elements into three groups: the metals (green in the table), nonmetals (orange), and metalloids (blue). The Periodic Table: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids - Using the periodic table, you can classify the elements in many ways. One useful way is by metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Most of the elements on the periodic table are classified as metals. What Are Types of Metalloids? - A small number of elements have properties of both metals and nonmetals. These are called metalloids, and they include the elements boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, tullurium and polonium. Metalloids are important elements in the field of electronics because of their semiconductor properties Which Are the Nonmetal Atoms? - clear description from eHow
identify the three major subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons) and their locations in the atom, given an illustration.	Atomic Structure - simplified explanation accompanied by animated illustrations [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] Atomic Structure Jeopardy (a Quia quiz) Atoms and Molecules - large number of tables and illustrations Atoms are Building Blocks - this Chem4Kids page does a good job of helping students identify particles The Locations of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons - the structure of an atom can be compared to the solar system in terms of the location of the components of the atom Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons - this lesson plan includes links to a student activity sheet to print and answers for the activity Subatomic Particles: So That's What's in an Atom - information presented in as table not an illustration
recognize symbols for common elements (H, He, Li, …) or formulas for common compounds (i.e. H 2O, NaCl, CO 2, HCl, Fe 2O 3, C 6H 12O 6, NaOH), given a list.	40 Element Symbols - Learn the symbols for forty of the most common chemical elements. (three Quia quizzes): Matching | Flash Cards | Concentration Chemical Elements and their Symbols - Learn the elements and their symbols (four Quia quizzes): Matching | Concentration | Flash Cards | Word Search Common Compound Library - enter a compound name and the library will display the formula and atomic model Compounds - halfway down the page you will find a helpful section on molecular compounds Covalent or Molecular Compound Nomenclature - how to name molecular or covalent compounds Element List: Atomic Number, Element Symbol & Element Name - elements ordered by increasing atomic number. Element Symbols - It's easier to navigate the periodic table and write chemical equations and formulae once you know the symbols for the elements. How Do I Convert Chemical Formulas to Compound Names? - seven steps from eHow Interpreting Formulas Quiz - six multiple choice questions about compound formulae List of Elements by Symbol - a list from Wikipedia List of Periodic Table Elements Sorted by Element Symbol - from the Israel science and technology homepage Names and Symbols of Elements - interactive site, convert names of elements to symbols, or convert symbols to names of elements. Polyatomic Ions Quiz - ten multiple choice questions in which a situation is given and you must identify the compound formula
calculate density, given mass and volume.	Can You Create a Stack of Liquids? - Lab activity: Find the density of various liquids, and use the information to create a density column. Calculate the density of two blocks and then identify the material that the blocks are made of Density - Vision Learning explains the concept and buoyancy Density Challenge Exploring Liquid Density - several experiments with different types of liquids to determine which is more dense Film Canister Density - lab activity using film canisters (if you can find any of them) Mass Volume Density Quiz (Level 1) Mass Volume Density Quiz (level 2) Volume, Density and Floating and Sinking Lab - this nine-page lab worksheet includes five different experiments Volume, Mass and Density - a supplementary activity for students What is Density? - this explanation also includes links to several demonstrations like floating eggs
predict the behavior of an object in water, given its density.	Buoyancy and the Pontoon Effect - a suggested problem regarding buoyancy accompanied by interactive calculators to help solve the problem Can You Create a Stack of Liquids? - Lab activity: Find the density of various liquids, and use the information to create a density column. Density - Vision Learning explains the concept and buoyancy Exploring Liquid Density - several experiments with different types of liquids to determine which is more dense Film Canister Density - lab activity using film canisters (if you can find any of them) Floating Objects - a five-page lab activity lesson plan How Objects Float in Fluids - explanation from School for Champions Potato Float - lesson plan, lab activities and a data sheet Volume, Density and Floating and Sinking Lab - this nine-page lab worksheet includes five different experiments What is Density? - this explanation also includes links to several demonstrations like floating eggs
Level 3
identify the atomic number, atomic mass, number of protons, number of neutrons, and number of electrons in an atom of a given element, using the periodic table.	Build an Atom - Build an atom out of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and see how the element, charge, and mass change. Then play a game to test your ideas. ChemicalElements.com has a nice table with Internet links to sites about the elements. Chemicool Periodic Table - clicking on an element opens a page of information Flash version of the table - Move your cursor over an elements for information. How Do You Determine How Many Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons Are in an Atom? - explanation from Jefferson Lab How to Find the Neutrons in the Periodic Table - suggestions from eHow How to Find Protons, Neutrons and Electrons - this explanation points out that "a periodic table has the atomic and mass number written on it." How to Read the Periodic Table - good explanation How to Use a Periodic Table - This page will show you how to use a periodic table to gather information about the elements How to Use the Periodic Table - explanation from eHow It's Elemental - Element Math Game Periodic Table - This common chemistry tool is presented as a PowerPoint show with web links to pages about each element. Invisible buttons are used on slide 2. (There are 109 invisible buttons on one slide.) Take a look! Periodic Table of Elements - concise explanation from Los Alamos National Laboratory Periodic Table of the Elements - select an element to get more information A small Periodic Table of the Elements with limited information about each element. This site loads quickly. Photographic Table of Elements - pictures of the elements are used on this table Proton Don - a FunBrain game using a periodic table that contains the elements' symbols and their periodic numbers. Protons, Neutrons, Electrons - this ten-page worksheet includes answers Using Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons to Identify an Atom - things you need to know first WebElements - the periodic table on the web, interactive and full of information Welcome to It's Elemental - Element Math Game - The computer will randomly pick an element and present you with that element's data from the Periodic Table of Elements
determine the effects of pressure, temperature, or volume on the behavior of gases, given a diagram. (Boyle’s law and Charles’s law)	Boyle's Experiment - interactive Boyle's Law - animated Boyle's Law Calculator Boyle's Law Drill and Practice problems Boyle's Law Interactive practice Charles' Law Calculator Charles' Law Drill and Practice problems Charles' Law Interactive Practice

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