Atomic Architecture and the Periodic Table · Atomic Structure
Subatomic Particles and Isotopes
Exploring the distribution of mass and charge within the atom and the significance of isotopic abundance.
Key Questions
- 1How does the ratio of protons to neutrons influence nuclear stability?
- 2What evidence do we have for the existence of subatomic particles?
- 3How do isotopes of the same element differ in their physical and chemical properties?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Senior Cycle - The Atomic WorldNCCA: Senior Cycle - Structure and Bonding
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Advanced Chemical Principles and Molecular Dynamics
Unit: Atomic Architecture and the Periodic Table
Period: Atomic Structure
Suggested Methodologies
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