Predicting Element Properties from Atomic Structure Reading Worksheet | Biology | Grades 9–12

Predicting Element Properties from Atomic Structure Reading Worksheet is a reading passage with comprehension questions for high school Biology (grades 9–12) on Predicting Element Properties from Atomic Structure (chapter: Chemistry in Biology).

Pairs with: Chemistry in Biology Slide Show Presentation; Chemistry in Biology Guided Notes; Chemistry in Biology Lesson Quiz; Chemistry in Biology Unit Test.

Sample item: “1. How does the atomic structure of an element determine its chemical and physical properties?”

What's inside: Predicting Element Properties from Atomic Structure - Chemistry in Biology (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,926 words, 9 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: HS-PS1-1 — Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms. HS-LS1-6 — Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for how carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from sugar molecules may combine with other elements to form amino acids and/or other large carbon-based molecules.

Resource type: Reading Worksheet. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Assign as a reading for class or homework, then discuss the questions. Built for high school Biology, grades 9–12.

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