Properties of Atoms and Molecules

by Lawrence, Debbie

• ISBN13: 9780972536578
• ISBN10: 0972536574
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-01
• Publisher: Answers in Genesis

Summary

In this book we will explore the tiniest part of God's creation-atoms and molecules. You will learn about their structures and the different ways that atoms bond. You will also learn about the basics of the periodic table, chemical reactions and biochemistry. Explore many modern applications of chemistry including medicine, farming, fireworks and rocket fuel. Great activities put your knowledge to work as you make goop and homemade perfume and test for acids and bases. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Welcome to God's Design for Chemistry	p. i
Why Teach Chemistry?	p. i
How Do I Teach Science?	p. ii
How Do I Teach Creation vs. Evolution?	p. iv
Atoms and Molecules
Introduction to Chemistry	p. 1
Atoms	p. 3
Atomic Mass	p. 8
Special Feature: Madame Currie	p. 12
Molecules	p. 14
Atoms and Molecules Quiz	p. 17
Elements
The Periodic Table of the Elements	p. 18
Special Feature: Development of the Periodic Table	p. 22
Metals	p. 23
Non-Metals	p. 26
Hydrogen	p. 28
Carbon	p. 31
Oxygen	p. 34
Elements Quiz	p. 37
Bonding
Ionic Bonding	p. 38
Covalent Bonding	p. 41
Metallic Bonding	p. 44
Mining and Metal Alloys	p. 46
Special Feature: Charles Martin Hall	p. 49
Crystals	p. 51
Ceramics	p. 55
Bonding Quiz	p. 57
Chemical Reactions
Chemical Reactions	p. 58
Chemical Formulas	p. 61
Catalysts	p. 65
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions	p. 68
Chemical Reactions Quiz	p. 71
Acids and Bases
Chemical Analysis	p. 72
Acids	p. 75
Bases	p. 78
Salts	p. 81
Special Feature: Batteries	p. 84
Acids and Bases Quiz	p. 85
Biochemistry
Biochemistry	p. 86
Decomposers	p. 89
Chemicals in Farming	p. 92
Medicines	p. 95
Special Feature: Alexander Fleming	p. 98
Biochemistry Quiz	p. 100
Applications of Chemistry
Perfumes	p. 101
Rubber	p. 104
Special Feature: Charles Goodyear	p. 107
Plastics	p. 110
Fireworks	p. 114
Rocket Fuel	p. 117
Applications of Chemistry Quiz	p. 120
Unit Project
Fun With Chemistry - Unit Project	p. 121
Atoms and Molecules Unit Test	p. 125
Conclusion
Conclusion	p. 127
Appendices
Answers to Quizzes and Test	p. 128
Resource Guide	p. 130
Master Supply List	p. 131
List of Reproducible Pages	p. 132
Index	p. 133
Works Cited	p. 134
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