Monday, May 19, 2014

HS - PS2 - Influences of molecular structure

Module: Influences of Molecular Structure
DCI: PS2.B (C) Attraction and repulsion between electric charges at the atomic scale explain the structure, properties, and transformations of matter, as well as the contact forces between material objects.

PE: HS-PS2-6 Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials.

[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the attractive and repulsive forces that determine the functioning of the material. Examples could include why electrically conductive materials are often made of metal, flexible but durable materials are made up of long chained molecules, and pharmaceuticals are designed to interact with specific receptors.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment is limited to provided molecular structures of specific designed materials.]

The basic content of the standard is as follows.

- The properties of matter can often be explained by the attractive and repulsive forces of electrical charges.


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