Classroom Resources: Molecules & Bonding

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  Observations, Physical Properties, Solubility, Identifying an Unknown, Polyatomic Ions, Chemical Change, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Chemical Properties, Experimental Design | High School

  Lab: Determining the Composition of Bridge Straw Stalactites

  In this lab, students will investigate “straws” that hang from a local bridge, and then determine various tests that can help to determine their chemical composition. Evaluating both the test results, as well as given information students will then make a claim about the composition, while providing evidence and supporting it with reasoning.

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  Physical Properties, Elements, Intermolecular Forces, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Polymers, Matter, Chemical Properties | Middle School, High School

  Project: The Chemistry of Toys

  In this project, students will study the chemistry behind a toy or novelty item of their choosing. They will look at the parts that make up their item and determine what materials each part is made of; the types of atoms, molecules, and bonds present in those materials; and their physical and chemical properties.

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  Separating Mixtures, Concentration, Review, Culminating Project, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Percent Composition, Le Châtelier's Principle, Calorimetry, Titrations, Indicators, Redox Reaction, Half Reactions, Beer's Law, Buffers, Enthalpy, Conductivity, Mixtures, Alloys, pH | High School

  Lesson Plan: AP Chemistry Experimental Evidence Review

  In this lesson, students will evaluate data from 16 simulated lab experiments that were designed to mirror the Recommended Labs from the College Board. Corresponding lab experiments and demonstration options have also been included for teacher reference.

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  Density, Physical Properties, Inferences, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Chemical Properties | High School

  Lesson Plan: Murder Mystery

  In this lesson, students will use their knowledge of the properties of ionic and covalent compounds to examine the evidence from a crime scene. Students will conduct several tests, and compare their data with known data in a collection of SDS documents. Using the evidence from their investigation, students will write a claim, evidence and reasoning statement detailing whether the victim was murdered or died accidentally.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Polarity, Lewis Structures | High School

  Demonstration: Interactions Between Particles

  In groups of six to eight, students will observe the behavior of substances and mixtures to determine the relative strength of intermolecular forces between the particles in each substance or mixture. They will then arrange different cards representing ions and molecules based on intermolecular forces to determine the best molecular level representation of the physical samples they observed.

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  Physical Properties, Intermolecular Forces, Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Molecular Geometry, Lewis Structures | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Intermolecular Forces

  In this simulation, students will review the three major types of intermolecular forces – London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding – through short video clips and accompanying text. They will then answer quiz questions using the relative strengths of these forces to compare different substances given their name, formula, and Lewis structure, and put them in order based on the strength of their intermolecular forces, their boiling point, or their vapor pressure. The simulation is designed as a five question quiz for students to use multiple times.

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  Physical Properties, Solubility, Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Geometry, Electronegativity | Middle School, High School

  Activity: The Chemistry of Water Video Questions

  In this lesson, students will watch a video and answer questions about how the molecular geometry and polarity of water give rise to many of its unusual physical properties, including its relatively high boiling point and its ability to dissolve some substances but not others.

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  Physical Properties, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Molecular Formula | High School

  Lesson Plan: Investigating Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds

  In this lesson, students will use a PhET simulation in combination with Safety Data Sheets in order to analyze specific ionic and covalent substances. Students will then use the collected data in order to identify trends in the properties of similar substances.

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  Covalent Bonding, VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, Lewis Structures | High School

  Activity: VSEPR with Balloons

  In this activity, students will explore Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory using balloon models. Since balloons tend to take up as much space as they can when tied together, they can look like models of central atoms in VSEPR theory, making a great metaphor for the model. This activity is an extension of the activity, Shapes of Molecules found on the AACT website.

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  Covalent Bonding, Polarity, VSEPR Theory, Electronegativity, Lewis Structures | High School

  Activity: Properties of Common Molecular Substances

  In this activity, students will apply their knowledge of molecular polarity, shape, and intermolecular forces to explain the differences in properties between different covalent substances.

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  Physical Properties, Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project, Intermolecular Forces, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Polarity, Molecular Structure, Chemical Properties, Metallic Bonding, Intramolecular Forces | High School

  Project: Problem-Solving with Materials

  In this project, students will develop a presentation to explain how and why a specific material can solve a problem. The explanation will involve researching the properties of the material and how its properties are suited for solving a specific problem.

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  Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Electronegativity | High School

  Activity: Modeling Bond Polarity

  In this activity, students will model the pull of electrons in a bond between two elements, demonstrating covalent bonding. In particular differentiating between polar and nonpolar bonds.

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  Covalent Bonding, Polarity, VSEPR Theory, Electronegativity, Lewis Structures | High School

  Activity: Modeling Molecular Polarity

  In this activity, students will use electronegativity values and their knowledge of covalent bonding to model the bonds in a molecule. Using this information they will learn how to determine the overall polarity of a molecule.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Lewis Structures | High School

  Lab: Exploring Intermolecular Forces and Properties of Liquids

  In this lab, students will compare and assess the effects of polarity and intermolecular forces of different liquid samples.

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  Solubility, Solute & Solvent, Intermolecular Forces, Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Intermolecular Forces | High School

  Activity: T-Shirt Chromatography

  In this activity, students will learn about solubility, saturation, polarity, and intermolecular forces through chromatography techniques.

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  Covalent Bonding, Molecular Structure, VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, Lewis Structures | High School

  Activity: Discovering Molecular Shapes

  In this activity, students will use tactile methods (manipulation of connected strings) and a computer simulation to discover how electron-electron repulsion determines the 3D VSEPR geometric shapes of simple covalent molecules. It will allow them to practice drawing Lewis structures as well as deepen their understanding of the connection between a molecule’s structure and its shape.

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  Naming Compounds, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Molecular Formula, Percent Composition, Lewis Structures | High School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Names and Formulas Unit Plan

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach Chemical Names and Formulas to your students.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Naming Compounds, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Polarity, Molecular Structure, VSEPR Theory, Molecular Formula, Molecular Geometry, Resonance, Electronegativity, Metallic Bonding | High School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Bonding Unit Plan

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach Chemical Bonding to your students.

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  Physical Properties, History, Culminating Project, Covalent Bonding, Polymers, VSEPR Theory, Chemical Properties | High School

  Project: The Evolution of Materials Science in Everyday Products

  In this project, students will be able to understand the progression of development of an everyday product and display their knowledge through a creative video. They will investigate the history and chemical composition of the product through the present day. The students will then suggest an innovation about how the product can be altered in the future to improve society.

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  Covalent Bonding, Polarity, VSEPR Theory, Valence Electrons, Atomic Radius, Electronegativity, Lewis Structures | High School

  Project: Molecular Modeling

  In this project, students will research a molecule selected from the teacher approved list, construct a three-dimensional model of the molecule, and present their research to the class in a 7-10 minute oral presentation.

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  Elements, History, Periodic Table, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Atomic Mass, Subatomic Particles | Middle School, High School

  Project: Exploring Elements

  In this project, students will select an element and then use Ptable.com to explore aspects of the element including its periodicity, electron configuration, history, and uses in industry.

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  Melting Point, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Molecular Structure | High School

  Lab: Ionic vs. Covalent Compounds

  In this lab, students will compare two seemingly similar substances, salt and sugar. Through melting a sample of each substance and analyze of their chemical composition, students will draw conclusions regarding ionic and covalent compounds.

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  Naming Compounds, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Formula, Lewis Structures | High School

  Activity: Molecular Compound Dice

  In this activity students will use dice and element cards to name molecular compounds and draw their Lewis dot structures.

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  Naming Compounds, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Molecular Formula, Stoichiometry, Classification of Reactions, Limiting Reactant | High School

  Activity: Isn't it Ionic

  In this activity students will form ionic compounds and covalent compounds using clues and questions. Students are going to then develop their own stoichiometric problems and have other groups attempt to solve it.

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  Physical Properties, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding | Middle School, High School

  Lab: You Light Up My Life!

  In this lab, students will participate in a guided inquiry in which they will test different physical properties, such as conductivity and solubility of given samples. This lab can be used to introduce ionic, covalent and metallic bonds as well as their properties. This lab should help students make connections between the types of bonds, differentiate between them, as well as help to better understand the nomenclature of ionic and covalent compounds.