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Title Atomic models homework (Inquiry based)
Description This is a homework activity in which students used the simulation to analyze the differences in the experimental predictions of each model of the atom and explain the reasoning behind the development of the models. It was developed to be used in a sophomore level modern physics course, after lecture instruction on atomic models. For more details about the course, please see: http://per.colorado.edu/modern. Please email phethelp@colorado.edu if you are a teacher and would like a solution key.
Subject Chemistry, Physics
Level Undergrad - Advanced, Undergrad - Intro
Type Homework
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, atom, phet activity
Simulation(s) Models of the Hydrogen Atom, Rutherford Scattering

Author(s) Sam McKagan, Kathy Perkins and Carl Wieman
Contact Email sam.mckagan@gmail.com
School / Organization University of Colorado
Date submitted 6/18/07
Date updated 1/8/11

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