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Atomic Structure
Investigation 3
Investigation 3
Atomic Structure
Phase 1 – Defined Understanding
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Phase 2 – Dynamic Understanding
► Investigation Three Summary – Elements and Conductivity of Electricity
In Investigation Three, you further investigated the properties of elements and their groupings on the Periodic Table of the Elements. During this Investigation, you:
1. Tested the conductivity of electricity of the following elements using a multimeter:
- Copper
- Magnesium
- Sulfur
- Iron
- Zinc
- Carbon
- Aluminum
► Investigation Three Summary – Learning Goals
Through these experiments, you concluded that:
Elements from the metal and nonmetal groups have different physical and chemical properties. One difference in physical properties is the ability to conduct electricity. Elements that are metals have the ability to conduct electricity while elements that are nonmetals do not.
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Mathematics Concepts in This Investigation
• grouping/classifying
• comparing (non)measurable characteristics
• qualitative/quantitative properties
• measuring electrical current in milliamps
• decimals to nearest tenth
• data table
• data analysis
• predict/verify results