Curated OER
Water:Properties, Chapter 3
Hydrogen bonds, and polarity are described in this PowerPoint, and the reasons for tension and cohesion associated with water. The states of water under certain conditions are explained with information about the changes in density and...
Curated OER
Water - the (Nearly) Universal Solvent
In this water worksheet, high schoolers explore the reasons why water is considered a universal solvent. Students compare different ways to change the dissolving rate of a solute. This worksheet has 11 fill in the blank and 8 matching...
Curated OER
Solutions Review
In this solutions worksheet, students review the properties of solutions, the polarity of molecules, molarity, and solubility curves. This worksheet has 8 short answer questions and 15 problems to solve.
Curated OER
Water - the (Nearly) Universal Solvent
In this solvent worksheet, students explore why water is considered a universal solvent. Students explore what can change dissolving rates. This worksheet has 8 matching, 3 short answer, 11 fill in the blank, and 4 problems to solve.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: London Forces and Polar Molecules
Learn about London forces, which increase the attraction between polar molecules and the attraction between nonpolar molecules. Pictures and chemical structures allow for further understanding. Also find links for animations and...
New York University
New York University: About Water and Ice
Page uses movies and 3D images to explain how properties of water relate to polarity and hydrogen bonding.
University of Arizona
Ua: Chemistry Tutorial
This general tutorial begins with an explanation of the polarity of the water molecule and the effects this polarity has on the properties of water. Goes on to introduce organic molecules and has a thourough tutorial on the third page.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories: Polarity of Molecules
Florida State University provides a discussion of polarity of binary and polyatomic molecules, with tables and graphics.
Other
Chemguide: Electronegativity
This page explains what electronegativity is, and how and why it varies around the Periodic Table. It looks at the way that electronegativity differences affect bond type and explains what is meant by polar bonds and polar molecules.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Soap
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn the chemistry behind the ability of soap molecules to remove stains from clothing. The amphipathic nature of soap molecules is highlighted.
Other
Chemical Bonds: Electronegativity
A slideshow with several slides dedicated to electronegativity, the trend which is illustrated in the slide at this link. Others slides explain how the electronegativity can be used to determine bond character.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 4
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."