Quarter 3 Science Project
Dear Chlorine (Cl),
Element Love Letter
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances:
if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” ― C.G. Jung
During the Chemistry unit we have studied the Periodic Table of Elements and some
of the properties that make each element unique. Examples of these properties
include state of matter, atomic mass, and number of electrons found orbiting in its
outer (valance) shell.
In the chemistry lab, elements bond to become more stable. Bonding is the sharing or
transfer of electrons between atoms. Atoms of metals usually have less than four
electrons in their outer shell while atoms of non-metals usually have more than four
electrons in their outer shell.
Your assignment is to apply your knowledge of chemistry and bonding by researching
and becoming an expert in the properties of one specific element and then to
determine a compatible element for it to bond with. You will then write your findings
in the form of a love letter from your element to the element it would like to bond
with.
A love letter is a romantic way to express feelings of love in written form. Whether
delivered by hand, mail, carrier pigeon, e-mail, tweet, or romantically left in a secret
location, the letter may be anything from a short and simple message of love to a
lengthy explanation of feelings. Be creative when writing yours! (See example on
next page.)
Roses are red, violets are blue, I need to give up one electron, so I would like
to bond with you! My name is sodium (Na) and I am looking for a new love to bond
with.
I am a solid guy with an explosive personality! I am not a “water person”
because every time I go in it, I catch on fire! I am a “softy” silvery solid guy. I was
discovered in ancient times, so I’ve been in a lot of relationships before, but I have
my “ion” you this year. Since I have been watching you from a distance, I would like
to list all of the qualities I like about you! I noticed you are a greenish-yellow colored
gas and have seven electrons in your outer shell and you need one more to feel
complete. I can fill that void! I would gladly give you my one electron. Together we
can make such a stable ionic couple and put the spice onto people’s food. Since I am a
modern guy, if we ever get married, we can keep your last name! Sodium chloride has
such a nice ring to it. I would have to ask your father, Carl Wilhelm Scheele for your
electrons in marriage. I have already shown your photo to my dad; Sir Humphrey
Davy and he was thrilled to hear that you may be joining our family! I hope that you
will accept my electron and I promise you that we will remain a stable couple forever
(according to the Law of Conservation of Matter).
I look forward to making an ionic bond with you soon.
Sincerely,
Sodium (Na)
 Element Love Letter Grading Rubric
Your element will be assigned to you.

Your mission is to write a love letter that explains why the two elements would make a
good couple. Below is a list of facts that should be included in your letter:

_______ Name and symbol of your original element (1pt)

_______ Name and symbol of the compatible element (1pt)
_______ State of matter of original element & compatible element (1pt)
_______ At least 2 Physical properties of the original and compatible
Elements (1pt)
_______ At least 2 Chemical properties of the original and compatible
Elements (1pt)
_______ Number of electrons in their outer shell of original element
and compatible element (1pt)
______ Who discovered original element and compatible element (1pt)
_______ Name of the new compound they formed (1pt)
_______ Physical properties of the new compound (at least 2) (1pt)
_______ Chemical properties of the new compound (at least 2) (1pt)
_______ What type of bond did they form (1pt)

_______COVER PAGE (BONUS 1 pt): should include a picture of your elements

before they bonded and then also a picture of their “wedding” day when
they formed a compound.

WRITING COMPONENTS:

_______Typed, 1 page long (1pt)

_______Complete Notes Sheet (both sides) (3pts)
**Will not be accepted late at all**
_______Formatted properly (indented paragraphs, 12pt. font, double spaced) (1pt)
_______Uses proper grammar and punctuation through the entire letter (1pt)
______ All information is accurate (2pt)
______ All spelling is correct (1pt)

**Late letters will be docked 1 letter grade each day it is late. Letters will not be
accepted more than 3 days late.
POSSIBLE POINTS: 20

Due: _______________ POINTS EARNED: _____ LETTER GRADE: ____