Classroom Resources: Molecules & Bonding
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Covalent Bonding, VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, Resonance | High School
Lab: Shapes of Molecules
In this lab, students will investigate the VSEPR geometry of covalent compounds. They will draw Lewis structures, use molecular models, and determine the geometry of covalent compounds. There is a lot of repetition so students gain a lot of practice.
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Naming Compounds, Molecular Formula, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Molar Mass | High School
Activity: Formula Card Game
In this activity, students play a card game to practice creating chemical formulas.
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Polarity, Covalent Bonding, VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, Electronegativity | High School
Lesson Plan: Polarity
In this lesson, students learn some tips about how to determine whether a molecule is polar or nonpolar by question features about Lewis structures and symmetry.
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Molecular Formula, Periodic Table, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding | High School
Activity: Bondy (Rummy)
In this activity, students play a game in which they use element cards to form compounds.
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Solubility, Covalent Bonding, Precipitate, Ionic Bonding, Molecular Structure, Solute & Solvent, Saturated/Unsaturated/Supersaturated | Middle School, High School
Lab: Benzoic Acid Blizzard in a Bottle
In this lab, students create a snow globe by taking advantage of benzoic acid’s solubility properties in hot water.
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Molecular Formula, History, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Structure, Functional Groups | High School
Activity: Napoleon's Buttons Writing Assignment
In this activity, students read Penny Le Couteur and Jay Burreson’s book Napoleon’s Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History. They discuss the book in class and complete a written assignment based on the chemistry and history highlighted in the book.
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Naming Compounds, Covalent Bonding | High School
Lesson Plan: Naming Covalent Compounds
In this lesson, students engage their literacy skills to interpret tables and answer a series of guiding questions to discover the rules of naming and formula writing for simple covalent compounds.
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Naming Compounds, Molecular Formula, Periodic Table, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Valence Electrons, Subatomic Particles, Lewis Dot Diagrams, Molecular Geometry, Ions, Lewis Structures | Middle School, High School
Simulation: Ionic & Covalent Bonding
In the September 2016 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. Students will become familiar with the molecular formula, as well as the naming system for each type of bond and geometric shape, when applicable.