Atomic Forces and Phase Transitions   

Jacob Kelter
Chemistry, Physics
1 hour 30 minutes
High School Grade 12
v1

Overview

Students will explore phase transitions and packing structure using a model of atoms based on the Lennard-Jones potential.

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Underlying Pages

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards
  •   Physical Science
  •   NGSS Crosscutting Concept
    • Patterns
    • Causation
    • Energy
    • Systems
    • Stability and Change
    • Structure and Function
  •   NGSS Practice
    • Constructing Explanations, Designing Solutions
    • Asking Questions, Defining Problems
    • Using Models
    • Arguing from Evidence
    • Conducting Investigations
Computational Thinking in STEM
  •   Modeling and Simulation Practices
    • Assessing Computational Models
    • Using Computational Models to Understand a Concept
  •   Systems Thinking Practices
    • Understanding the Relationships within a System