Drawing Particle Diagrams

11th GradeChemistry45 min

Learning Objective

I can draw particle diagrams to represent different states of matter and chemical reactions.

Lesson Flow

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9 min

Particle Diagrams (Lecture 1-2)

The Professors DuBois

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • In particle diagrams, spheres represent individual atoms, and the box represents the container they are in.

  • If a particle diagram has spheres of the same size and color, it represents an element, but if two or more are touching, it is a diatomic element.

  • A solid in a particle diagram has a structured pattern, while a liquid has a random pattern, and a gas fills the entire space.

Practice

14 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Draw a particle diagram that represents a homogeneous mixture of two gaseous elements, one diatomic and one monatomic.

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