Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Bonds: Covalent or Ionic or What?
Use this resource to understand polar covalence in ion-derived solids.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Bonding
In this module students explore the properties of chemicals with covalent and ionic bonds. Students learn that there are different types of covalent bonds, polar and nonpolar, and that the type of covalent bond along with the shape of a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Covalent Bonding
This interactive activity from ChemThink takes a closer look at a covalent bond: how it is formed and how the sharing of two electrons can keep atoms together.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Molecule Polarity
When is a molecule polar? Change the electronegativity of atoms in a molecule to see how it affects polarity. See how the molecule behaves in an electric field. Change the bond angle to see how shape affects polarity. See how it works...
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Basic Concepts of Covalent Bonding: Covalent Bonding
Good introduction and graphics make this a solid page for understanding the orbital role in bonding and molecular geometry. The author is a professor at Florida State University.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Bond Polarity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Polarity and covalent bonds.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry: Why Oh, Nh, and Fh Bonds Are Polar
Frostburg State University provides a brief explanation to the question of why small hydrogen molecules, such as OH, NH, and FH, are very polar.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: Polarity and Electronegativity
Florida State University provides an explanation of electronegativity of elements and its affect on bond type.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Bond Polarity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers polarity and covalent bonds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Covalent Bonding
A learning module giving the definition of a covalent bond, the compounds and elements they make up and why they form. Module includes reading and review questions.
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.
University of Southern California
Atomic Bonds
This slide show on atomic bonds contains several slides on electron affinity. Other topics include covalent, Sigma and Pi bonds, and atomic bonding in solids.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Covalent Bonding
This activity helps students review basic covalent nomenclature.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Chemical Processes: Covalent Bonds: Intramolecular and Intermolecular Forces
Explains what intramolecular and intermolecular forces are and the different types for each. Includes lots of examples.
Other
Personal Site: Covalent Bonding Single Bonds
This site is a personal site that gives "a simple view of covalent bonding" including explanations, diagrams, and examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characteristics of Chemical Bonds: Lesson 2
This lesson will present the basic properties and characteristics of chemical bonds. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Characteristics of Chemical Bonds."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characteristics of Chemical Bonds: Lesson 4
This lesson will present the basic properties and characteristics of chemical bonds. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Characteristics of Chemical Bonds."
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Lesson Plans: Water Is a Polar Molecule
Students develop their own water molecule model to help them understand the idea that water has a slight positive charge at one end of the molecule and a slight negative charge at the other.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Electrons in Atoms and Molecules
A module with animations, explanations, and questions about the importance of electrons in the structure of an atom. Understand the definition and locations of electrons in the atom. Explore the role of electrons in bonding, polarity,...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Chemistry I: Atoms and Molecules
In this online biology textbook, learn about atoms and molecules as they relate to life. Find out about topics such as electrons and energy, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Electronegativity
This site, which is a personal site from Kimball's Biology, provides an overview with multiple examples of electronegativity.
Other
University of Texas Dallas: Electron Appetites
The first section of this lecture on polarity and electronegativity discusses what polar covalent bonds are by using carbon dioxide as an example.
McMaster University
Mc Master University: Molecular Structure
This PowerPoint presentation features 33 slides that explain chemical bonding and molecular shape.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Biochemistry
Problem sets, tutorials, and activities related to biochemistry.