AACT Simulations

To take advantage of its digital delivery platform, many issues of Chemistry Solutions feature a simulation and an accompanying lesson.

Filter by:

Chemistry Basics, Identifying an Unknown, Melting Point, Phase Changes, Solubility, Solutions, States of Matter | High School

Simulation: Safety Data Sheets Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

Students learn about sections of a safety data sheet (SDS) and how the information can be used for safety purposes and for identifying unknowns. They will use the Physical and Chemical Properties section and particle diagrams to distinguish between substances with similar appearances in a variety of lab-based scenarios.

Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Ions, Lewis Dot Diagrams, Lewis Structures, Molecular Formula, Molecular Geometry, Naming Compounds, Periodic Table, Subatomic Particles, Valence Electrons | High School, Middle School

Activity: Simulation Activity: Ionic and Covalent Bonding Mark as Favorite (114 Favorites)

In this simulation, students investigate both ionic and covalent bonding. Students will have the opportunity to interact with many possible combinations of atoms and will be tasked with determining the type of bond and the number of atom needed to form each. The simulation visually differentiates between the transferring of electrons when forming an ionic compound and the sharing of electrons when forming a covalent compound so that students can have a complete understanding of each. Finally, students will become familiar with the molecular formula, as well as the naming system for each type of bond and geometric shape, when applicable.

Boiling Point, Freezing Point, Heat, Heating Curve, Heat of Fusion, Heat of Vaporization , Intermolecular Forces, Melting Point, Molecular Motion, Phase Changes, Specific Heat, Temperature | High School, Middle School

Activity: Simulation Activity: Heating Curve of Water Mark as Favorite (88 Favorites)

In this simulation, students will investigate qualitatively and quantitatively what happens as water changes states.

Atomic Theory, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electrons, Law of Conservation of Energy | High School

Activity: Simulation Activity: Exciting Electrons Mark as Favorite (90 Favorites)

In this simulation, students will explore what happens when electrons within a generic atom are excited from their ground state. This is a qualitative investigation, not meant to mimic any particular atom.

Atomic Radius, Atoms, Electron Affinity, Electrons, Ionic Radius, Ions, Model of the Atom, Periodic Table, Subatomic Particles, Valence Electrons | High School

Activity: Periodic Trends II: Electron Affinity, Atomic Radius, & Ionic Radius Mark as Favorite (79 Favorites)

In this simulation, students will focus their investigation on the electron affinity of an atom. Through the use of this simulation students will have the opportunity to examine the formation of an anion as well as compare the atomic radius of a neutral atom to the ionic radius of its anion.

Accuracy, Density, Error Analysis, Identifying an Unknown, Physical Properties | High School, Middle School

Lab: Density Lab Mark as Favorite (37 Favorites)

In this lab, students determine the density of several liquids and solids. They then identify an unknown metal by determining its density. They then calculate the percent error within the class for a specific sample.

Atomic Radius, Atoms, Electrons, Ionic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ions, Model of the Atom, Periodic Table, Subatomic Particles, Valence Electrons | High School

Activity: Periodic Trends I: Ionization Energy, Atomic Radius & Ionic Radius Mark as Favorite (166 Favorites)

In this simulation, students will investigate several periodic trends, including atomic radius, ionization energy and ionic radius. Through the use of this simulation students will have the opportunity to examine atomic data as well as visually compare and interact with select elements from the periodic table.

Atomic Mass, Atomic Theory, Atoms, Ions, Isotopes, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles | High School, Middle School

Activity: Simulation Activity: Building an Atom Mark as Favorite (110 Favorites)

In this simulation, students manipulate the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an element and determine how these effect the mass number, atomic number, and other properties of an atom.

Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Motion | High School, Middle School

Activity: Simulation Activity: Molecular Motion Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

In this simulation, students will have the opportunity to explore on the molecular level how particles move in three states of matter. They will compare two different substances.