The periodic table is an exquisite representation of the organized and interconnected world of the elements. The periodic table reflects both the physical and chemical characteristics of every element. There are many layers of organization to the periodic table that are not apparent to the casual observer. In writing this paper, you will develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the complexity of the periodic table and inter relatedness of matter itself.
Write a research paper about one element from the periodic table of the elements. Select an element that you find interesting and tell the story of that element. In doing so, explain how the element relates to the elements around it in the periodic table and why the element is in that particular location on the table of elements. Below is a list of aspects to explain in the paper:
Who discovered your selected element.
When it was discovered.
Modern and ancient uses of the element.
Ways in which the element’s use impacts our daily lives.
Ten (10) physical properties.
Ten (10) chemical properties.
Requirements;
Your paper should be at least 3 pages long with at least 750 words. The paper should have a title page, the body of the paper, and a bibliography of sources. Use at least four reputable sources, which can include scientific journals, popular press, and one Internet source. Write your paper in a Word document in SPA format. This assignment is due at midnight on Sunday at the end of Week 7.
If you are unsure about how to reference information, please ask your instructor or visit the SPA website. Please remember that Excelsior College subscribes to Turning.com, the world’s largest plagiarism detection service, and will check submissions.
Guidelines to SPA format including a sample paper may be found at: Purdue Online Writing Lab (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or the American Psychological Association website.
See the Course Calendar for the due date.
Compose your work in a .doc or .doxx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading guidelines provided by your instructor.
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