Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends · Physical Science
The Evolution of the Atom
Tracing the history of atomic models from solid spheres to the nuclear model.
Key Questions
- 1How can we describe something that is too small to be seen?
- 2Why did scientists have to change their models of the atom over time?
- 3What evidence led to the discovery of the nucleus?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Science - Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Year: Year 9
Subject: Science
Unit: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Period: Physical Science
Suggested Methodologies
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