Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Alkali & Alkali Earth Metals
Halogens, Noble Gases & Transition Metals
History of the Atom
Wild Card
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What does a claim do in scientific writing?
It answers the guiding question with a clear, specific statement.
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Which group of the periodic table are the Alkali Metals found in?
Group 1.
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What group are the halogens in?
Group 17.
100
Who first suggested that matter was made of indivisible particles called atomos?
Democritus
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What element makes up about 75% of normal matter in the universe?
Hydrogen.
100
Give one example of a type of evidence you can use besides lab data.
Computer simulations, textbooks, class notes, websites, or personal experiences.
100
Why is sodium stored under oil instead of in water?
It reacts violently with water.
100
What makes transition metals especially useful in construction?
They are strong, durable, and good conductors of heat and electricity.
100
What was J.J. Thomson’s atomic model called, and what particle did he discover?
The “Plum Pudding Model”; he discovered the electron
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What everyday product contains sodium chloride (NaCl)?
Table salt.
100
What part of CER connects the data to the claim?
The Reasoning.
100
Name one real-world use of lithium or potassium.
Lithium: rechargeable batteries.
Potassium: essential for nerve function in the body.
100
Why are noble gases sometimes called “inert gases”?
inert describes a substance that is non-reactive
They are very stable because their outer electron shells are full, so they rarely react.
100
Which experiment led Rutherford to propose a dense, positively charged nucleus?
The Gold Foil Experiment.
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What metal is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
100
Why is it important to explain why your evidence supports your claim?
To show the logic and scientific principles behind your claim, making it convincing and accurate.
100
Compare the reactivity of Group 1 and Group 2 metals. Which is more reactive?
Group 1 (alkali metals) are more reactive than Group 2 (alkaline earth metals).
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What groups are the transition metals in?
Groups 3-12
100
This atmoic model is from which person?
Neils Bohr
100
What’s the only letter(s) not in the periodic table
J and Q
100
In the Murder Mystery Game who was the individual who was guilty
Dr. White
100
Why is hydrogen considered an “oddball” even though it’s in Group 1?
It has 1 valence electron like alkali metals, but it’s a nonmetal with very different behavior.
100
Elements that have properties of both metals and non metals are called what?
Metalloids
100
In the quantum model, what do orbitals represent?
Regions of space where electrons are most likely to be found.
100
In Pokémon, what type is “Arbok” most associated with that links to chemistry?
Poison Type
100
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?
Qualitative observations do not use numbers, quantitative observations do
100
What is this a picture of?
Hindenburg
100
This is the chemical symbol for a transition metal, derived from the Latin word aurum, meaning "shining dawn".
Gold = Au
100
What is this man's name
John Dalton
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What TV show closely resembles Aristotle's theory?
Avatar: The Last Airbender