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You are a research chemist that must research the unique properties of an element your company sells and determine its possible uses. IntroductionTaskProcessEvaluation Conclusion

Your research director has asked your team to use Facebook or an infomercial video to create a advertisement for an element your company sells. Working with a partner you will research the assigned element and create the advertisement for presentation to clients. IntroductionTaskProcessEvaluation Conclusion

There are over 100 elements and everything in the world is made of one or more of them. In order to complete your advertisement you must first understand properties of atoms and elements. To begin your research click on each of the buttons to the left. Atoms Elements Isotopes Periodic Table TaskProcessEvaluationConclusionIntroduction TIPS

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IntroductionTaskProcessEvaluation Conclusion Isotopes have the same number of protons in the nucleus, or the same atomic number, but having different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus, or different atomic weights. There are 275 isotopes of the 81 stable elements, in addition to over 800 radioactive isotopes, and every element has known isotopic forms. Isotopes of a single element possess almost identical properties. Click here

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IntroductionTaskProcessEvaluation Conclusion The alkali metals, found in group 1 of the periodic table (formerly known as group IA), are very reactive metals that do not occur freely in nature. These metals have only one electron in their outer shell. Therefore, they are ready to lose that one electron in ionic bonding with other elements. As with all metals, the alkali metals are malleable, ductile, and are good conductors of heat and electricity. The alkali metals are softer than most other metals. Cesium and francium are the most reactive elements in this group. Alkali metals can explode if they are exposed to water. Video

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IntroductionTaskProcessEvaluation Conclusion Everything in our world is made of one element or a combination of elements. Each element has its own chemical and physical properties. You have learned how your element is used in the real world based on its chemical and physical properties. Consider the following questions: What element would be a possible substitute for the element’s uses you researched? Why? How do you think research chemist choose raw materials (what properties would he or she consider?) for little known facts about the periodic table. Click Here

IntroductionTaskProcessEvaluation Conclusion Selling the Elements is a WebQuest designed to for chemistry students in grades 10 through 12. KY Core Content 4.1 standards for high school science are addressed by students learning how elements are classified, how isotopes are differ, and how the periodic table is used to classify and organize elements. Students apply their knowledge of properties of an element by creating an advertisement for real world uses. SC-HS Students will classify or make generalizations about elements from data of observed patterns in atomic structure and/or position on the periodic table. The periodic table is a consequence of the repeating pattern of outermost electrons. DOK 2 SC-HS Students will understand that the atom’s nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons that are much more massive than electrons. When an element has atoms that differ in the number of neutrons, these atoms are called different isotopes of the element. To meet the needs of all learners this lessons offers a choice of assessment, and guided practice using technology. Partner assignment could be determined by the teacher to ensure appropriate participation by all students. A graphic organizer could be provided to students as needed to organize research information. Additionally, the information is presented in a variety of formats and the rubric could be modified as necessary based on the abilities of the students. Advanced students would be challenged by comparing and contrasting two elements for the project.

IntroductionTaskProcessEvaluation Conclusion As your team begins their research 1.Use the buttons at the top of each page to navigate. 2. Review the Evaluation page and print it to use as a guide to your research. 3.Note you are not just copying down facts, you are determining WHY an element is useful and then persuading/selling. 4.Take notes. 5.If you are unsure of the meaning of a word, look up the meaning by clicking the dictionary below or by clicking the and then clicking the dictionary button. 6.Now return to the Process by clicking the button above. D

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