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Unit 2- Objectives
Recall a very brief history of Atomic Theory
Know and understand the five main aspects of Dalton’s Atomic Theory
Recall some of the experiments that led to the identification of sub-atomic particles
Know the three particles that make up the atom and their relative charges, masses and positions in the
atom
Be able to use the Atomic # and Mass # of an isotope to calculate the numbers of protons, neutrons and
electrons present
Know what the term isotope means and be able to perform simple calculations relating to isotopic data
Understand Coulombic attraction and its affect on the force of charged particles
Understand the term mole and use it in calculating molar mass
Know and use Avogadro’s number in molar conversions
Understand that regular, repeatable patterns occur in the periodic table
Be able to recall the group names of groups 1, 2, 17 and 18
Appreciate that these patterns sometimes have notable exceptions
Understand how many physical properties change gradually when moving about the periodic table
Understand the phenomenon of radioactivity and the properties of radioactive particles
Be able to write nuclear equations
Understand the terms nuclear fission and fusion
Recall some uses of radioactivity