Curated OER
Simon Fraser University: Molecules and the Properties of Bonded Atoms
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) method used to get an image of the first molecule -- a pentacene structure -- in Switzerland, 2009.
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Atoms in Motion: Noble Gases
The ideal gas law is an empirical law; it's a relationship between the pressure in a system of gases to the volume, the temperature, and the number of gas atoms/molecules in the system. This "law" is valid if the gas atoms/molecules are...
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Chemsite: Pure Substances vs. Mixtures
An outline on the topics of pure substances and mixtures.
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Institute of Physics: Practical Physics
Access hundreds of teacher-tested, practical physics lessons on this well-organized, illustrated site. Find just the right demonstration, attention-grabber, or lab for any physics teaching objective at your fingertips.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Determining Molecular Shapes
In this exercise students will select the electron-pair geometry for a molecule and drag it onto the central atom. Then they will place the terminal atoms in the appropriate positions on the molecule. Finally students will enter the...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: What Makes Water Special?
Activity 4 investigates How does electron distribution impact our observations? Students have described how properties of molecules change depending on what atoms make up the molecule. In this activity students will use those ideas to...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Universe Made Of?
The atoms around you have existed for billions of years- and most originated in the flaming, gaseous core of a star. Dennis Wildfogel tells the captivating tale of these atoms' long journeys from the Big Bang to the molecules they form...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 1: Atomic Composition Model
A collection of lesson plans for helping students understand atomic composition. Site uses work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos to plan lessons to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Nonbonding
Bring two molecules together and observe potential energy changes.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characteristics of Matter
Find out the basic characteristics and main properties of all matter.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Covalent Bonds
A covalent bond is formed between non metal atoms, which combine together by sharing electrons. Covalent compounds have no free electrons and no ions so they don't conduct electricity.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: How Can a Small Spark Start a Huge Explosion?
In this module Activity 2 investigates What holds the atoms of a molecule together?The activity will explore what holds atoms together and why they from a molecule. Bonus reading includes Same Molecules but Different Representations.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Glue Polymer (Whelmer #15 Learning Activity)
An easy to do activity that investigates the basic principles behind chemical bonding. The activity is written in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
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Science Alive: Synthetic vs. Natural: What's the Difference?
Through this reading, students will learn that a substance's properties arise from its molecular structure, not from how it's made (i.e., synthesized by people or found in nature). There is no fundamental difference between natural and...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Hole Y Water
This tutorial from Bill Nye uses an experiment with water and sugar to show how matter is mostly empty space.
Next.cc
Next: Nano Technology
Learn about nanotechnology and why scientists are studying it by completing the three activities. Explore nanotechnology further by clicking on one of the numerous links provided.
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Classic Chemistry: Jean Perrin
An excerpt of Perrin's paper "Brownian Motion and Molecular Reality". Includes references.
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Science Alive: The Many Faces of Steroids
This reading is an introduction to the great variety of steroids and their many different uses.
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
Cnice: Iniciacion Interactiva a La Materia
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies a space. In this site you will find a lot of illustrations and interactive activities dealing with matter.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Determining Electron Pair Geometry
The electron-pair geometry of a molecule or ion depends on the number of structurally significant electron pairs in the central atom. Here students are asked to count the number of lone electron pairs and bonded atoms on the central...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Chemical Bonding
Study chemical bonding in chemistry including atoms, valence electrons, ionic and covalent bonding, and how molecules are formed on this site!
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Organic Chemistry
Kids learn about organic chemistry including the importance of carbon, organic molecules, compounds, hydrocarbons, synthesis, and functional groups.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: Ions in Action
The page from NASA's The Space Place describes a simple activity, charging a balloon and making it move small pieces of paper. It then goes on to give an excellent explanation of how the activity works, and how it involves ions. This...
Curated OER
Simon Fraser University: Molecules and the Properties of Bonded Atoms
Benzene animation, showing some vibrational modes.
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