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ERIC Number: EJ541805
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Geometric Electron Models.
Nika, G. Gerald; Parameswaran, R.
Science Teacher, v64 n4 p44-46 Apr 1997
Describes a visual approach for explaining the filling of electrons in the shells, subshells, and orbitals of the chemical elements. Enables students to apply the principles of atomic electron configuration while using manipulatives to model the building up of electron configurations as the atomic numbers of elements increase on the periodic table. (JRH)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, Educational Strategies, Science Activities, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Electrons; Periodic Table