Ms. Lori Guettermann - Matter Unit 1

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Structure of Atoms and Properties of Atoms
• Protons
• Neutrons
• Electrons
• Nucleus
• Electron Cloud
• Atomic Mass
• Atomic Charge
• Valence Electrons

Physical and Chemical Properties and Reactions
• Elements and Compounds
• Specific Heat
• States of Matter
• Reactivity

Interpreting Periodic Table
• Patterns in organization
• Similarities and Differences in Elements

Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
• Loss or gain of heat

Chemical Formulas and Equations
• Symbols
• Coefficients and Subscripts
• Balancing Equations