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Dive into the history of the periodic table from its inception to modern times, exploring key events and individuals like Mendeleev and Moseley. Understand the concept of periodicity and the discovery of new elements through a detailed analysis of scientific contributions. Compare and contrast articles on element discovery to gain a comprehensive understanding.
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History of the Periodic Table Discovery of new elements Chapter 5, section 1 Pages 133 - 136
History of the periodic Table • Skim through section 1 looking for important events that occurred at the following dates: • 1860 (September 1860) • 1869 • 1911 • Early 1900s (both groups)
Important People • Again, skim through section 1 and look for the important contributions of the following individuals: • Cannizzaro • Mendeleev • Moseley • Rayleigh, Ramsay, and Dorn
Mendeleev vs Moseley The original periodic table was not organized the way that our modern periodic table was organized. Contrast Mendeleev’s periodic table and Moseley’s periodic table.
Periodicity Finally, look at the graphic on p.136. Use this graphic and the text beside it to describe the concept of periodicity.
Discovery of New Elements How is an element discovered? Follow along with the online slideshow from National Geographic. Write short notes for each of the six steps. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/05/125-element-hunters/element-kitchen
Reading articles – compare/contrast • We will read the 2 articles together (Element Hunters and Meet 115) and underline important information, etc. • Your task will be to write an essay comparing/contrasting the following: • The authors’ different perspectives in writing • The difference in quality of content • The reason for the format of each article • At the end of your essay, explain which article is more useful for a chemistry student to use to better understand how new elements are created.