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Subject Area and Grade Level: Advanced Chemistry Grade 10/Quarter 1-Week 7 & 8

Learning Competency (MELCs): Trace the development of the atomic theory.

Specific Objectives:

a. State and explain the major postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory;

b. Identify the three subatomic particles by name, symbol, mass and charge;
c. describe the modern view of atomic structure in terms of three subatomic particles,
understand the location of these within the atom, their charges and relative masses and the
relative sizes of the nucleus and atom; and
d. Identify the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in a given atom or ion.

Subject Matter: Discovering Atom

References: Sta. Ana, S.T. (2011). Exploring the Realms of Science: Chemistry. Valenzuela
City: JO-ES Publishing House Inc. pp: 84-104..

Cancino, E.C. et.al. (2007). Basic Principles in Chemistry. Dagupan City: SLA
Publishing House pp. 53-59.

Dy, E.S.,et.al. (1994). Science and Technology III. Quezon City: Rex
Bookstore pp. 111-114.

Mendoza, E.E. and Religioso T.F. (1998). You and Natural World Series:
Chemistry.Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House pp. 17-35.

Willbraham, A.C., et. al. (1995). Chemistry Fourth Edition. United States of
America:Addison-Wesley Publishing Company Inc. pp. 83-101.

Mendoza, E.E. and Religioso T.F. (2008). You and Natural World:
Chemistry.Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House pp. 54-67.

Points to Remember

If you are the question, “Do you believe in the existence of the atoms?” what will
be your answer? Will you say, Yes, I definitely do.” Thanks to the many chemists and
physicists who devoted their wisdom and talent in the field of science, you now have a
fairly clear picture of the structure of the atom. The atom is the fundamental unit of an
element. Contrary to the early idea that an atom is indivisible, it is actually made up of
three fundamental particles – the electron, proton and neutron. Although sophisticated
equipment has already proven the presence of the other subatomic particles, for
simplicity focus will be on the three fundamental ones. But first get to know at the people
who are responsible for the development of the atomic theory.
Activity 1: “My Chem Word Search”

Directions: Search the twenty-five (25) words associated with atoms. The words may be
arranged in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Encircle the word using colored pen or crayon to
show connection. Write the words found on the space provided below.

A U B A T S N O S M O H T J J P
B B O H R E R N O T L A D Q N O
C W G P V M E E A N F K K C L M
D F A L V N E U T R O N Z R C R
E S L A F H L T X J Y O A O C R
L F A P S D E R A D H Y T O H E
E C V B L A C A I B H O V K A B
M C O A O S T L C H A R G E D M
E A I G N H R O D F E P W S W U
N T S Y O A O B M U X V E G I N
T I I S I Z N C J S H D F S C C
E O E Q N O L I S T O Q O Z K I
F N R S A U R K N N P T Y C D M
G O K P R T M M A W O X E A B O
E N E R G Y U B V P R O U S T T
H N L M R U T H E R F O R D J A
L E U C I P P U S R E T T A M I

1. 6. 11. 16. 21.

2. 7. 12. 17. 22.
3. 8. 13. 18. 23.
4. 9. 14. 19. 24.
5. 10. 15. 20. 25.

Activity 2: Match Me Up!

Directions: Match Column A with the correct answer on column B, write only the letter of
answer on the blank provided before each number.

Column A Column B
_________1. He discovered the cathode ray tube which A. Antoine Lavoisier
indicates that atom is composed of charged
particle.
_________2. He introduced the idea that matter may be B. James Chadwick
composed of indivisible particles called atomos.
_________3. He developed the Law of Definite Proportion. C. John Dalton

_________4. He was associated with the “plum-pudding” D. Ernest Rutherford

model of the atom.
_________5. He developed a theory that all matter consisted E. Leucippus
of four elements namely, water, fire, earth and
air.
_________6. He hypothesized that the electrons are located in F. William Crookes
specific orbits or energy levels.
_________7. One idea embodied in his atomic theory is that G. Aristotle
matter is made up of extremely small
indestructible particles called atoms
_________8. His experiments and measurements led to the H. J.J. Thomson
 Law of Conservation of Mass which states that
matter cannot be created nor destroyed.
_________9. His experiment on berrylium and alpha particles I. Neils Bohr
showed the existence of the uncharged particle,
the neutron.
_________10. He is known for his alpha-scattering experiment J. Joseph Proust
which leads to the discovery of the positively
charged particle, the proton

Activity 3: “Sketch My Model”

Directions: Research on the following scientists who made major contributions on the development of
atomic structure. Draw their atomic model on the corresponding boxes below and provide a short
description on the model.

Dalton’s Model Thomson’s Model

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Rutherford’s Model Bohr’s Model Modern Atomic Theory

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Activity 4: True or False

Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.

No. Statement TRUE or FALSE

Electrons are negatively charged particles found
1. inside the nucleus of an atom.

Atoms are made up of proton, neutron and electron.

2.
Protons are discovered by Ernest Rutherford.
3.
The nucleus contains proton and electron.
4.
The Greek word “atomos” means divisible.
5.
Cations are positively-charged ions.
6.
Protons are positively charged particles found outside
7. the nucleus.

Neutrons having no electrical charge are found inside

8. the nucleus of an atom.

Isotopes are atoms having different number of

9. neutrons but the same number of electons.

Anions are negatively-charged ions.

10.

Activity 5: You Complete Me!

Part I. Label the given nuclide symbol of the element below.

1.
200.59 +2
2.

Hg
Mercury
3.

80 4.

5.
Part II. Directions: Complete the table below by providing the missing data. Use the periodic
table attached in the activity sheet.

Number of
Nuclide Mass Atomic Number of Number of
Element Neutrons
Symbol Number Number Protons Electrons
1. Iron

2. 45
21𝑆𝑐

3. 122

4. 46

5. 22

6. 74

7. 40

32 -2
8. 16𝑆

9. 65

10. 40 +2
20𝐶𝑎

Activity 6: “My A and Z”

Directions: Determine the atomic number (Z), mass number (A), and number of electrons for
the following ions.
Nuclide Number of
Element description Z A
Symbol Electrons
1. Bromide ion (Br - ) with 45
neutrons
2. Aluminum ion (Al 3+) with 14
neutrons
3. Chromium ion (Cr 2+) with 28
neutrons
4. Phosphorus ion (P -3) with 16
neutrons
5. Ferrous ion (Fe +2) with 30
neutrons
6. Palladium ion (Pd +4) with 60
neutrons
7. Tellerium ion (Te -2) with 76
neutrons
8. Barium ion (Ba +2) with 81
neutrons
9. Phosphorus ion (P -3) with 16
neutrons
10. Mercury ion (Hg+2) with 121
neutrons
Activity 7: “Compute My AMU”

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Use the formula below to determine the atomic
mass of an element. Solve each problem using GRESA.
%𝑎𝑏𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑒 1
weighted average atomic mass =( 𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑒 1 ) +
100

%𝑎𝑏𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑒 2
(𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑒 2 ) +…
100

1. Antimony (Sb) which is used in ceramics, paints and enamels has two stable isotopes.
The atomic masses of Sb-123 (42.70%) and Sb-121 (57.30%) are 122.9042 amu and
120.9038 amu, respectively. Compute for the average atomic mass of Sb.
Given:

Required:

Equation:

Solution:

Answer:

2. Tantalum (Ta) is a transition metal that is used in surgery. Two isotopes have been
identified, Ta-180 (0.012%/) and Ta-181 (99.99%). The atomic mass of Ta-180 is 179.9475
amu and that of Ta-181 is 180.9480 amu. Compute for the weighted average atomic mass of
Ta.
Given:

Required:

Equation:

Solution:

Answer:
3. Neon, a gaseous and inert element found in the atmosphere, has three naturally occurring
isotopes. Their atomic masses Ne-20 (90.60%), Ne-21 (0.26%) and Ne-22(9.20%) are
19.9924 amu, 20.9938 amu, and 21.9914 amu, respectively. The percent abundances for
each isotope are given in parenthesis. Calculate the average atomic mass of Neon.

Given:

Required:

Equation:

Solution:

Answer:

Prepared by:

FREDIELOU S. ASUNCION
Master Teacher I