ILP: Digital Mural by Sofia Duran Elizondo

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:06:08 UTC

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Preparatoria #9

Matter and its Transformations

ILP: Digital Mural

Mr. Gilberto César Valero González

Group 210

Team #1

Students:

#7. Fabiola Castaño Salazar 2239972

#12. Sofía Durán Elizondo 2241433

# 17. Addia Kali Gordillo Mejia 2241523

#18. Itzel Ayleen Hernández Cerda 2240114

#20. Dayana Cristina Hernández López 2241024

#21. José Miguel Lugo Alvarado 2239401

Monterrey, Nuevo León

May 5 of 2025

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:10:56 UTC

Chemistry helps us learn about what matter is made of, how it's built, and how it changes.
This mural showcases the main subjects we covered throughout the semester, including physical and chemical changes, atomic models, nuclear energy, the periodic table, and chemical bonds.

Team

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:12:53 UTC

Chemistry helps us understand how matter behaves and transforms. The connection between energy, atoms, and chemical processes allows us to innovate and apply knowledge in medicine, technology, and sustainability. Learning about matter empowers us to make conscious decisions in science and everyday life.

#7 Fabiola Castaño Salazar

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:13:42 UTC

Understanding the transformations of matter is fundamental to grasping how the world around us works. Through the study of physical and chemical changes, atomic models, chemical bonds, and the periodic table, we gain insight into the structure and behavior of matter at a microscopic level. This knowledge not only deepens our comprehension of natural phenomena but also empowers us to apply chemistry in everyday life from developing new technologies to addressing environmental and medical challenges. Ultimately, chemistry connects science to society, helping us make informed and responsible decisions for a better future.

#12 Sofía Durán Elizondo

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:14:10 UTC

In this project, I learned how chemistry explains the changes that matter goes through and how it connects to other sciences and to our everyday life. I found the atomic models and nuclear energy especially interesting because they show how science has advanced over time and how powerful atoms can be. Understanding physical and chemical changes, the periodic table, and chemical compounds helped me realize how much chemistry is involved in things we use daily. This project made me reflect on the importance of science in solving real-world problems and how chemistry helps improve technology, health, and the environment.

#17 Addia Kali Gordillo Mejia

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:14:48 UTC

Through this project I was able to gain a deeper understanding of how chemistry explains the transformations that matter undergoes and how it is related to other branches of science and everyday life. I was surprised by the atomic models and nuclear energy because they highlight the progress of scientific discovery and the incredible potential stored within atoms. Learning about physical and chemical changes, the periodic table, and chemical compounds made me more aware of how chemistry is present in the products and materials we use every day. Overall, this project helped me to be mare aware of how we use chemestry in daily life and how chemistry contributes in almost everything that helps us.

#18 Itzel Ayleen Hernández Cerda

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:15:07 UTC

Chemistry gives us the tools to understand the world at its most fundamental level. By studying the structure of atoms, the nature of chemical reactions, and the organization of elements, we gain insight into everything from modern medicine to environmental solutions. This project highlighted how chemistry is not just a school subject—it’s a key part of innovations that shape our future. Exploring topics like atomic theory, nuclear energy, and everyday chemical processes helped me see how science connects deeply to both global challenges and our daily choices.

#20 Dayana Cristina Hernández López

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:15:35 UTC

Thanks to this project, I have been able to discover the deep connection between chemistry and the world around us. Topics such as atomic theory helped me understand how matter behaves on a microscopic level, while studying nuclear energy showed me both its risks and its potential to generate electricity efficiently. Additionally, by analyzing common chemical processes—like those involved in cooking, cleaning, or even breathing—I realized that chemistry is present in every part of our daily lives.

This experience helped me better appreciate the important role science plays in the advancement of society. Chemistry, far from being an abstract school subject, is a powerful tool that allows us to imagine and build a more sustainable, healthy, and fair future. Learning about it not only broadens our knowledge but also gives us a new way of seeing the world and acting more responsibly within it.

#21 José Miguel Lugo Alvarado

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:16:01 UTC

Through this project, I gained a better understanding of how chemistry explains the transformations that matter experiences and how it connects with other scientific fields and daily activities. I was particularly fascinated by the atomic models and nuclear energy because they highlight the progress of scientific knowledge and the incredible power within atoms. Learning about physical and chemical changes, the periodic table, and different chemical compounds helped me see how deeply chemistry is involved in everyday products and processes. This experience helped me appreciate how science—especially chemistry—plays a key role in addressing global challenges and advancing areas like technology, healthcare, and environmental protection.

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:21:04 UTC

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BYJU’S. (n.d.). Difference between physical and chemical change. Retrieved from [https://byjus.com/chemistry/difference-between-physical-and-chemical-change/](https://byjus.com/chemistry/difference-between-physical-and-chemical-change/)

Homework Doer. (n.d.). The relationship between chemistry and other fields of knowledge. Retrieved from [https://homeworkdoer.org/chemistry/the-relationship-between-chemistry-and-other-fields-of-knowledge.html](https://homeworkdoer.org/chemistry/the-relationship-between-chemistry-and-other-fields-of-knowledge.html)

Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 04:46:15 UTC

Physical changes: no new substance (e.g., melting, breaking).
Chemical changes: a new substance forms (e.g., burning, rusting).

States of matter: solid, liquid, gas, plasma.

Energy involvement:
Endothermic: absorbs heat
Exothermic: releases heat

Atomic Models and Theories

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 05:03:28 UTC

Dalton: Atoms are solid spheres

Thomson: "Plum pudding" model with electrons

Rutherford: Dense, positively charged nucleus

Bohr: Electrons orbit in fixed energy levels

Schrödinger: Electrons exist in probability clouds

De Broglie: Electrons have wave-like behavior

Heisenberg: Uncertainty principle: position and velocity cannot both be known exactly

Atomic Models and Theories

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 05:04:22 UTC

Radioactive Subparticles

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 05:05:05 UTC

Types: alpha (α), beta (β), and gamma (γ) radiation.
Found in unstable nuclei.

Applications:
Medical treatment (radiotherapy)
Radiographic imaging
Carbon dating and archaeology

Nuclear Energy: Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 05:09:26 UTC

Uses:

Electric power generation
Medical diagnostics and treatment

Advantages:

High energy efficiency
Low greenhouse gas emissions

Disadvantages:

Radioactive waste
Risk of accidents (e.g., Fukushima, Chernobyl)

Periodic Table and Chemical Bonds

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 05:11:44 UTC

Periodic table classifications:

Metals, nonmetals, metalloids
Groups (columns) and periods (rows)

Types of chemical bonds:

Ionic: transfer of electrons (metal + nonmetal)
Covalent: sharing of electrons (nonmetals)
Metallic: electron "sea" in metals

Classification of Chemical Compounds

sofiaduranelizondo23 — 2025-05-06 05:13:26 UTC

By composition:

Organic: contains carbon (e.g., methane, glucose)
Inorganic: no carbon (e.g., NaCl, water, CO₂)

By function:

Acids: pH < 7, sour taste
Bases: pH > 7, bitter, slippery
Salts: form from acid-base reactions
Oxides: combine elements with oxygen

Chemistry and Its Relationship with Other Sciences

axelaleman360 — 2025-05-13 05:37:11 UTC

Chemistry is strongly connected with physics, biology, geology, and environmental science.
Real-life examples:

Medicines and health.
Cleaning products.
Digestion and metabolism (biochemistry).
Environmental protection and pollution control.