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Polarity Homework
In this polarity worksheet, students are given 5 compounds and they draw the Lewis structure for each, they identify the bond angels, they write the molecular shape and they determine the polarity of the molecules. Honors students...
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Review Sheet for Covalent Compound Quiz
In this covalent compounds instructional activity, students name 6 compounds given their chemical formulas, they write the formulas for 6 compounds given their chemical names and they answer questions about boiling points and solubility....
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Compounds
For this compounds worksheet, students draw the Lewis dot structure for given compounds plus determine the electron geometry, type of hybrid, molecular geometry, polarity, and number of sigma and pi bonds. This worksheet has 5 fill in...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Shapes of Molecules—Geometry of Central Atom
How is a molecule's shape determined? Explore bond angles, lone pairs, and VSEPR theory through a logic-based activity. Chemists pull together information about the major molecular shapes, then use it to solve puzzles.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Electronegativity Values
Finally, an electronegativity resource your class will be strangely drawn to! Skilled scientists manipulate interactive puzzles to gain an understanding of common electronegativity values. The great thing? You can conduct the lesson...
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The Synthesis of Some Organic Compounds And Their Representative Structures
Students examine how to represent organic compounds three-dimensionally. They write a synthesis reaction for three demonstrations, and construct a three-dimensional structure using a molecular modeling set.
National Institute of Open Schooling
Coordination Compounds
Cyanide, a coordination compound, is used in the extraction of gold and silver. Part 24 in the series of 36 delves into the world of coordination compounds. Classes learn, through readings, discussions, and answering questions, how to...
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Rechargeable Batteries
High schoolers explore how rechargeable batteries work by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics instructional activity, students discuss the benefits of using rechargeable batteries over disposable ones. They build their...