Virginia SOL 6.5.MAS

What students need to be able to do

• Recognize that atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons.
• Recognize that atoms of a particular element are similar but differ from atoms of other elements.
• Use chemical symbols to represent elements.
• Recognize that two or more atoms interact to form new substances, which are held together by electrical forces (bonds).
• Use chemical formulas to represent compounds.
• Use chemical equations to model chemical changes.
• Recognize that a few elements comprise the largest portion of the solid Earth, living matter, the oceans, and the atmosphere.