ELEMENT BROCHURE

Research an element and design a brochure that will describe your element.

Ø Be creative in drawing your element with its correct numbers of protons, neutrons and placement of electrons.

Ø Give its electron configuration, valence electrons, dot diagram and the ions it can form.

Ø Describe features of the element such as melting point, boiling/freezing points.

Ø Include who discovered it, when it was discovered and under what circumstances, if known.

Ø Have a section for the uses for the element in its pure form.

Ø Have another section for common compounds it forms.

Ø Include the cost of the element to buy it.

Ø Use pictures, diagrams.

Ø Use a piece of paper and fold it into thirds.

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Ø Use all 6 sides for your information.

Ø Grading scale:

Ø A - clearly written, well organized brochure. Has pictures, drawings and all necessary information. Other people would want to pick it up to read. Shows a lot of interest and effort put into the project

B - Generally well written brochure but does not include all the information and is less attractive.

C- Poorly written brochure without appropriate information/pictures. Not organized. Little effort put into the task.

Due date: October 20, 3004