Journal Entry:

These drawings are models that show solid copper, solid copper chloride and aqueous copper chloride as collections of atoms. 1. Describe each model. 2. What is similar about each model? What is different?

Learning Intentions

• We will learn how to conduct a flame test and then how to use the results of the flame test to determine the identity of a compound.

• We will learn how to interpret evidence of the presence of certain atoms within a compound. 

Closing Task:

You can predict the flame colors produced when heating substances.

Content Standards being covered:

Students understand the structure of matter at the atomic level and the history that lead to our current understanding.