1. Pass back Electron Config Quizzes
After this class, I should be able to: Explain why ions form referring to an atom’s electron configuration and the octet rule
Bell Ringer Question: Write the longhand electron configuration for the following atoms and explain how the ending is similar.
Magnesium (Mg)
Calcium (Ca)
SUBMIT FLAME TEST LAB.
Pass back Electron Config Quizzes
Monday 11/02

2. Announcements 2. Agenda 3. Homework: None
Flame test lab make-ups in B233:
Wednesday – before and after school
Friday – after school
2. Agenda
Review graded electron config quiz
Electron config/ions notes
3. Homework:
None

3. After this class, I should be able to: Explain why ions form referring to an atom’s electron configuration and the octet rule
Bell Ringer Question: Explain why the noble gases are stable (therefore, they are unreactive).
Tuesday 11/03

4. Review packet + Flashcards need to be done for tomorrow
Announcements
Don’t forget: Flame test lab make-ups in B233
2. Agenda
Electron config/ions review packet
Vocab flashcards
3. Homework:
Review packet + Flashcards need to be done for tomorrow

5. After this class, I should be able to: 1) Describe the properties of the periodic table families 2) Explain why elements of the same family behave similarly 3) Differentiate between metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Bell Ringer Question: Write the electron configuration for the following ions. What is special about each of these configurations?
Mg 2+
Br 1-
Al 3+
Wednesday 11/04

6. 3.Homework: None Announcements 2. Agenda
Don’t forget: Flame test lab make-ups in B233
2. Agenda
Finish Notes/Review: Electron Config/Ions
Answer check: Electron Config/Ions Packet
BEGIN Organization Notes
3.Homework:
None

7. Bell Ringer Question: What is periodic law?
After this class, I should be able to: 1) Describe the properties of the periodic table families 2) Explain why elements of the same family behave similarly 3) Differentiate between metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Bell Ringer Question: What is periodic law?
Thursday 11/05

8. Napoleon’s Buttons Book Check Out
Announcements
Don’t forget: Flame test lab make-ups in B233
2. Agenda
FINISH organization notes
Introduce metals/nonmetals lab
Make data table
Work on pre-lab
3. Homework:
Pre-lab and data table DONE
Napoleon’s Buttons Book Check Out

9. After this class, I should be able to: 1) Describe the properties of the periodic table families 2) Explain why elements of the same family behave similarly 3) Differentiate between metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Bell Ringer Question: Complete a t-chart to compare metals and nonmetals. For each class of elements, identify three properties.
Friday 11/06

10. 3. Homework: Announcements 2. Agenda Metal/Nonmetal Lab
Flame test lab make-ups in B233:
Last chance: today after school
2. Agenda
Metal/Nonmetal Lab
If time: Begin analysis/conclusion
3. Homework:
Metals/Nonmetals Lab
Analysis/Conclusion ONLY
***do not complete post-lab questions yet***