Atomic Structure #1 (AQA - Chemistry paper 1)

The first in the series of lessons covering ‘Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table’.

This lesson is suitable for the AQA Chemistry and the AQA Combined Science Trilogy GCSE courses. It is a full powerpoint presentation complete with LOs, student-led activities and animations. This lesson has been designed to last approximately 60 minutes and follows the format of starter, core activity, development activity and plenary. The worksheets and exam questions referred to in the lesson are also included.

Learning objectives

1. Identify the sub-atomic particles in atoms
2. Deduce the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms
3. Calculate the relative atomic masses of different isotopes

This lesson meets the following specification points:
AQA Chemistry
4.1.1.1 atoms, elements and compounds
4.1.1.4 relative electrical charge sand sub-atomic particles
4.1.1.5 size and mass of atoms
4.1.1.6 relative atomic mass

AQA Combined Science Trilogy
5.1.1.1 atoms, elements and compounds
5.1.1.4 relative electrical charge sand sub-atomic particles
5.1.1.5 size and mass of atoms
5.1.1.6 relative atomic mass