Key takeaways
Be able to describe the structure of the atom in terms of the nucleus and the electrons.
Be able to describe how and why the atomic model has changed.
Be able to understand and explain where most of the mass of an atom is found and the supporting evidence for this.
Host: Jamie (BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE) is a Science teacher who is passionate about breaking down complex topics into digestible bites for students.Atomic Models are a key topic in both Physics and Chemistry so it's best to build a solid foundation! In this class, students will cover the basics of the modern structure of the atom, starting with the earliest proposed models and then moving on to Rutherford’s model. Students will also explore the fundamentals of the structure of an atom. This class is perfect for any Physics or Science students who wants to feel confident!
Try these classes next: Atomic Structure, Relative Atomic Mass, Inside Atoms, Ionic Bonding
Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for students in Years 10/11.
Class requirements:
You will need a laptop or device with internet connection to watch the class, as well as a pen and notepad for taking notes.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.