Atomic Structure
Chemistry · JC 1 · Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding · 1.º Período

Atomic Structure

Students explore the subatomic particles and the arrangement of electrons in s and p orbitals. They will understand how atomic structure influences chemical behaviour.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes8873 Core Idea 1: Atomic Structure8873 Learning Outcome 1(a) - (d)

About This Topic

Students explore the subatomic particles and the arrangement of electrons in s and p orbitals. They will understand how atomic structure influences chemical behaviour.

Key Questions

  1. How are electrons arranged in an atom?
  2. What are isotopes and how do they affect atomic mass?
  3. How do orbitals determine an element's chemical properties?

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