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Atomic Models, Quantum Theory, and Spectroscopy
10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
8 lessons
Goal
Trace the historical evolution of atomic theory from early models to quantum mechanics and analyze atomic emission spectra using quantized energy levels.
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Historical Development of Atomic Models: Dalton to Bohr
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- 8Using Emission Spectra to Identify Elements in a Light SourceNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
8 lessons
Atomic Models, Quantum Theory, and Spectroscopy
Trace the historical evolution of atomic theory from early models to quantum mechanics and analyze atomic emission spectra using quantized energy levels.
2
7 lessons
Isotopes, Mass Spectrometry, and Electron Configurations
Analyze isotopic abundance from mass spectrometry data and write full electron configurations and orbital diagrams for atoms and ions.
3
8 lessons
Periodic Trends and Chemical Periodicity
Analyze periodic trends across periods and down groups and explain chemical reactivity using effective nuclear charge and electron configurations.
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13 lessons
Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactive Processes
Model radioactive decay mechanisms, balance nuclear equations, calculate binding energy and half-life, and evaluate fission and fusion technologies.