Vocabulary
This is the smallest unit of matter
atom
different types of atoms are called these
elements
What did the marshmallows represent in our models yesterday
atoms
What is the largest bird in the world?
Ostrich
two or more atoms stuck together form these
molecule
the neutral particles in an atom
neutrons
In order to be matter, these two thing have to be true.
-has weight/mass
-takes up space
Why do we need models to study things like atoms and cells?
they are too small to study effectively
What is Miss Rohn's favorite soda?
Dr. Pepper
Describe the relationship between atoms and elements
elements are different types of atoms
the negative particle that orbits the nucleus
electron
You can tell different elements apart based on the number of these
protons
Why are models helpful for studying complicated things?
they simplify ideas
Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
Write this number in standard notation 1.1X10^3
1100
what we call the place where one atom sticks to another(what spaghetti represented yesterday)
bond
Draw a boron atom
see board
What are two pros to using a model of the solar system?
-order of planets
-motion of planets
-shrinks something that's too big
What month is Miss Rohn getting Married in?
November
This is what we call repeated patterns of molecules
extended structures
Something we can create to help us understand things that are too big, too small, or too complicated to observe effectively.
Model
Atoms are so small that we have to use this notation when describing how many there are.
Scientific
Name two cons of using models in general.
-oversimplify
-not fully accurate
-risk misinterpretation
What is the largest organ in the human body?
skin
What is the largest animal on the planet?
blue whale