Section outline

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    Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • Explore: The periodic table upto 36, atomic Number and symbols in sequence and practise for instant recall.
      • Explore: the structure of the atom of each element upto 36 and discuss the patterns of distribution of the electrons
      • explore the 2, 8, 8 pattern  of electrons that make them noble and question why all elements want to achieve an octet status
      • explore: how atoms attain a positive or negative charge 

    Activities:

    1. In groups recall 10, 18, 36 of elements.
    2. Recall element symbols.
    3. Draw atoms of each element, label
    4. Use the rule 2, 8, 8, 18 shell configuration for electrons in atoms

    Follow Up Tasks:
    1. EP HW.