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Atom-Based Element Poster
1.
Choose an element with an atomic number of 10 or larger. Use your Periodic Table notes page
or the one on page 21 of the textbook as a reference. Choose wisely; you will need to draw ALL the
protons, neutrons and electrons. You will be graded on the quality of information, appropriate use
of color, creativity, and neatness of your poster.
2.
Separate your poster into 2 sections but folding the bottom left corner up to the top of the
page. Next, draw a solid line along the fold. Then unfold the paper
3.
Label your poster: Name of element (upper left corner)
Atomic Symbol (after its name)
Atomic Number (top, left of the solid line you drew)
4.
Research how your element might be used. Here’s a great resource for finding a use for your
element. Just click on the atomic symbol to read about uses.
http://www.bayerus.com/msms/MSMS_Science_Fun/PeriodicTable/PeriodicTable.aspx
5.
Research a molecule that contains your element.
a. First find a molecule that contains your element using Wikipedia’s list of compounds.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_compounds On this site your will find 3 links at
the top:
Search the FIRST TWO links to find a compound that contains your element. Each of the
links is arranged alphabetically and you can search by atomic symbol. The third link is
not arranged by atomic symbol, so it is difficult to find a compound that contains your
element.
b. Once you find a compound, use the link on Wikipedia to see a drawing of the molecule.
Some of the drawings are 3-D but you are only required to create a 2-D Drawing. You
may also use a site called PubChem.
http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=91307 to look for how
the molecule is arranged. The PubChem site assumes you know what standard
molecules drawings look like. If unsure, ask for help.
6.
In the long panel on the right side, include the group name for your element, the atomic
mass, one use for the element with a picture, and draw a molecule that contains your
element. For this drawing, you may show each element in the molecule using a circle with
the atomic symbol inside. Ex:
H
H
O
7.
Choose a color for each subatomic particle.
8.
Determine the number of protons for an atom of your element. Hint: Active Learner
Question on Thursday, November 15th. Also determine the number of electrons for an atom of
your element. Hint: We are drawing a neutral charge atom. Use an equal number of
neutrons that you have of protons.
9.
Draw your atom in the square on the left-side. When you draw the atom for your element,
use the symbols in parentheses:
Electrons (e-)
Protons (P+)
Neutrons (N)
10. At the center of your paper, draw the nucleus of your atom using the correct number of
particles. Hint: What particles are in the nucleus? Remember to use the symbols in #3.
11. Draw the electrons starting with 2 in a ring outside the nucleus. The number of rings you have
will depend on the number of electrons for your element. Usually, a ring closer to the nucleus has to
be full before there are electrons in outer rings. The last electron may be in a ring that is not full.
Ring
Spaces for
When Ring Filled, Total
Electrons
Electrons
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
6
10
4
2
12
5
6
18
6
10
28
7
2
30
8
6
36
9
10
46
10
14
60
If you have more than 60, put all the rest in a last ring
12. Sign your artwork on the back, at the bottom right corner.