The Abundance of Elements in the Sun
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Scientists can't measure the composition of the universe as a whole. But they can tackle the puzzle piece by piece, by studying the composition of the different objects the universe contains, such as stars, gas clouds, and comets. In this activity, a supplement to the Hall of Meteorites Educator's Guide, students use a graph and the periodic table to learn about the abundance of elements in the Sun. The activity begins with a discussion of the periodic table and a graph that shows the current composition of the Sun. Students then compare the graph to the periodic table, and use it to determine the relative abundances of hydrogen, helium, aluminum, and gold. Less
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Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Professional Development
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