Electronic Structure Chemistry

Electronic Structure Lesson

GCSE AQA 9-1 (Specification 1.1.7)

1. Identify where electrons exist in an atom

2. Explain how electrons are arranged in energy levels (shells)

3. Draw the electronic structure for the first 20 elements of the periodic table

This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching electronic structure and how to draw atoms of elements from the periodic table. Some prior knowledge on what atoms, protons, neutrons and electrons are, is required.

Included in the resource:

• Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
• Starter slide with simple intro task linked to atomic structure
• Information slides and example question and answers on drawing the electronic structure of atoms
• Question slide (could be printed as worksheet) asking students to draw the electronic structure for the first 20 elements
• Plenary question slide to consolidate learning

All ANSWERS included.