David's Whizzy Periodic Table

Among the information given is element names, atomic number, and when it was discovered. The atomic number, name, and discovery date are all correct. Also, the color spectrum that corresponds to the selected element is displayed above the element. The atomic spectrum was found to be correct when comparing the spectra of the periodic table to the spectra from http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/elements/Elements.html. This site is the location of a periodic table that specializes in atomic spectra both emission and absorption. More additional information that can be found on the periodic table is the shell view and nucleus view. The shell view shows the electrons orbiting the nucleus in different energy levels. The electrons are color keyed to represent the different energy levels. The nucleus view displays the core of the atom with the electrons surrounding it. The shell view is color keyed to an electron energy chart. This chart shows the S, P, and D orbitals, how many electrons are occupy each energy level, and ionization energy. The electron chart is accurate in that the orbitals have the correct number of electrons. The ionization energies also correspond to the energy levels in the chart. Furthermore, the periodic table provided only goes up to Krypton.

"David's Whizzy Periodic Table" webpage is a Java based applet that focuses on electron configurations. There is no background information or history about the periodic table. The operating system used while running the applet was Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Using the Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers, the applet runs without any problems. On the site, located at http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/applets/a2.html, the periodic table is easy to use. Information that can be found on the webpage is information about the elements, atomic spectra, electron visualizations, and an electron configuration chart. In addition, a picture accompanies each element that shows a potential use for the element. When an element is selected from the periodic table, all of the available information is then displayed.

The presentation of the information makes the periodic table easy to use and understand. The Periodic Table complies with section 5.6 of the New Jersey Education Standards for Chemistry which deals with physical science and chemistry. The color keyed electrons make it simple for the user to distinguish which energy level the electrons occupy. Also, the ability to click on elements and functions makes the activity more interesting. The two different views of the element are helpful because they show the user the core and element on the atomic level. Furthermore, the pictures are good addition because they show a real world use of the element. "David's Whizzy Periodic Table" is a good applet that can be applied to chemistry at the high school and undergraduate level at a limited extent. Professors use this when teaching and students can go back to reinforce concepts. The information provided about the elements is accurate. The only limiting factor with this tool is the fact that is stops at Krypton. The applet is a good tool for interaction that can make learning chemistry more enjoyable and fun.

The presentation of the information makes the periodic table easy to use and understand. The Periodic Table complies with section 5.6 of the New Jersey Education Standards for Chemistry which deals with physical science and chemistry. The color keyed electrons make it simple for the user to distinguish which energy level the electrons occupy. Also, the ability to click on elements and functions makes the activity more interesting. The two different views of the element are helpful because they show the user the core and element on the atomic level. Furthermore, the pictures are good addition because they show a real world use of the element. "David's Whizzy Periodic Table" is a good applet that can be applied to chemistry at the high school and undergraduate level at a limited extent. Professors use this when teaching and students can go back to reinforce concepts. The information provided about the elements is accurate. The only limiting factor with this tool is the fact that is stops at Krypton. The applet is a good tool for interaction that can make learning chemistry more enjoyable and fun.

Among the information given is element names, atomic number, and when it was discovered. The atomic number, name, and discovery date are all correct. Also, the color spectrum that corresponds to the selected element is displayed above the element. The atomic spectrum was found to be correct when comparing the spectra of the periodic table to the spectra from http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/elements/Elements.html. This site is the location of a periodic table that specializes in atomic spectra both emission and absorption. More additional information that can be found on the periodic table is the shell view and nucleus view. The shell view shows the electrons orbiting the nucleus in different energy levels. The electrons are color keyed to represent the different energy levels. The nucleus view displays the core of the atom with the electrons surrounding it. The shell view is color keyed to an electron energy chart. This chart shows the S, P, and D orbitals, how many electrons are occupy each energy level, and ionization energy. The electron chart is accurate in that the orbitals have the correct number of electrons. The ionization energies also correspond to the energy levels in the chart. Furthermore, the periodic table provided only goes up to Krypton.

"David's Whizzy Periodic Table" webpage is a Java based applet that focuses on electron configurations. There is no background information or history about the periodic table. The operating system used while running the applet was Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Using the Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers, the applet runs without any problems. On the site, located at http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/applets/a2.html, the periodic table is easy to use. Information that can be found on the webpage is information about the elements, atomic spectra, electron visualizations, and an electron configuration chart. In addition, a picture accompanies each element that shows a potential use for the element. When an element is selected from the periodic table, all of the available information is then displayed.