ISOTOPES AND ATOMIC MASS – CHEMISTRY
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore atomic structure through isotope simulation. Students investigate how isotopes differ, calculate atomic mass from isotope abundance, and understand mass numbers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand isotope differences
• Calculate atomic mass
• Analyze isotope abundance
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Chemistry – Atomic structure
• NGSS – Matter and Its Interactions
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Atomic Chemistry, Isotope Understanding, Mass Calculations, Scientific Analysis
GRADE LEVELS: 10th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation