CHEMISTRY I ELEMENT PROJECT

Introduction: Atoms are tiny units that determine the properties of all matter. The elements on the periodic table represent the different atoms that can combine to make up the everyday products you use to make your life easier. You are given an element on the periodic table. You need to research to find specific information.

The element selected for you to research is:______

Project Due Date: A-day October 20 and B-day October 21

PART 1:Completeresearch to find the information on the elementthat is listed below. It can be typed or handwritten or you can request a form to be filled out. 35 points

  • Name Origin (where the named came from)
  • Discoverer (who discovered it)
  • Yeardiscovered
  • Location of the element on the periodic table
  • Period number
  • Column number
  • Name of the Family
  • Location in Nature (ex… the atmosphere, earth’s crust etc….)
  • One unusual or interesting fact:
  • Uses in society and science
  • Atomic (Bohr’s) Model
  • protons, electrons andneutrons should be clearly identified with amounts and legend code – see example
  • Symbol of the element
  • Atomic number
  • Mass number
  • Physical properties (include the proper units of measurements when necessary)
  • Color
  • Natural physical state of matter (solid, liquid or gas)
  • Melting point
  • Luster (shiny or dull)
  • Classification (metal, nonmetal or metalloid)
  • Chemical properties:

Select 4 from the list of chemical properties and find out the specific information about your element.

Reaction to water?Reaction to acids?Reaction to air? (will it rust ?) Electronegativity Combustible? (yes or no) Is it Radioactive?

Flammable? (yes or no) Combing Capacity? (can it combine with other elements??

  • Compounds (examples of chemical formulas, is any, with the element’s symbol)

Part 2: Design a Booklet: INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE IN YOUR BOOKLET. Design a cover which includes the uses. 15 points

Making A Brochure : Element Project
CATEGORY / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2
Content - Accuracy / All requested information is included and facts in the brochure are accurate. / 80% of the requested information is included and nearly all facts in the brochure are accurate. / 60% of the requested information is included and several facts in the brochure are inaccurate. / Fewer than 60% of the requested information is included and some facts in the brochure are inaccurate.
Graphics/Pictures / Graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. / Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text. / Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the brochure seems "text-heavy". / Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen.
Attractiveness & Organization / The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. / The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information. / The brochure has well-organized information. / The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader.

EXTRA CREDIT: Create a mole for Mole Day ORAL PRESENTATION October 22 and 23:

1minute oral presentationto show your “mole” using the pattern provided. Decorate your mole to represent your element!Time to show off your knowledge and your design!5extra credit points

Some suggested websites for ELEMENT PROJECT:

Name of the site: / Web address:
Webelements /
Periodic Table of the Elements /
Periodic Table of the Elements /
Periodic Table of the Elements /
Chemical elements.com /
Environmental chemistry /

Student’s Name______Class______

Name of Element:______

ROUGH DRAFT FORM:

  • Atomic (Bohr’s) Model : (protons, electrons and neutrons should be clearly identified with amounts and legend code – see example)

Protons:______Neutrons:______Electrons: ______

Bohr’s Model:

  • Symbol of the element: ______Atomic number: ______Mass number: ______
  • Name Origin (where the named came from):______

______

  • Discoverer (who discovered it):______
  • Yeardiscovered:______
  • Location of the element on the periodic table:
  • Period number: ______Column number:______
  • Name of the Family:______
  • Location in Nature (ex… the atmosphere, earth’s crust etc….): ______
  • One unusual or interesting fact:)______

______

  • Uses (minimum of 3 uses)______

______

______

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  • Physical properties(include the proper units of measurements when necessary)
  • Color : ______
  • Physical state of matter: ______
  • Melting point: ______
  • Luster (shiny or dull): ______
  • Classification (metal, nonmetal or metalloid): ______
  • Chemical properties:

(a)____________

(b)____________

(c)____________

(d)____________

Compounds, if any(examples of chemical formulas with the element’s symbol):

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