C3.2 atoms into ions - Foundation

aimed at a lower ability class

Starter Activity
Identify the atom on the board
Stretch – how do you know which atom it is

Main –
Recap how to find out electron/proton/neutron numbers and how to draw electron configuration. Think pair share, what can the two atoms do to have full outer shells
Students explain in their books what a positive and negative ion is
3 quick questions – green pen mark
Go through rules so we always know the charges of common ions
Worksheet to complete – label periodic table with rules and then practice drawing ions
Extension: describe and explain how ions are formed

Plenary
Exam question plenary – peer assess