Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Shared Electron Covalent Bond
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the shared-electron covalent bond and related topics such as the octet...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Polarity in Chemical Bonds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will determine the polarity of a chemical bond using the electronegativity chart, and then distinguish between nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, and ionic...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Bonding: Covalent Bonds
This section of the lesson module focuses on covalent bonds, which are formed between non-metal atoms that share a pair of electrons. It includes links to a video and a test. Other types of chemical bonds are covered elsewhere in the...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Electron Tunneling Model
Find out about shared electrons between the two nuclei. Learn about uncertainty at work.
Crescent Public Schools
The Internet Science Room: Oxidation Numbers and Chemical Bonding
Through animated diagrams and illustrated examples, students can further their understanding of chemical bonds and oxidation numbers.
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!
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.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Valence Bond Theory and Hybrid Atomic Orbitals
Provides good objectives to go along with a text discussion of hybridization. Complete with illustrations, charts, and graphics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Molecular Geometry
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this interactive learning module, students will learn a technique to predict molecular geometry based on a molecule's Lewis electron dot structure.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Molecular Geometry
An advanced explanation of the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory describes specific molecular models involving digonal, trigonal, tetrahedral, and octahedral coordination, as well as central atoms with five bonds....
National Institutes of Health
Ncbi: The Molecular Biology of the Cell: The Chemical Components of a Cell
Advanced chapter of the book "The Molecular Biology of the Cell" describes and provides illustrations of our most current understanding of the chemical makeup of cells and their components. Explains in detail how electron activity keeps...
Other
Monterey Peninsula College: Molecular Orbital Theory
Very deep presentation of molecular bonding and orbital theory. Nice graphics and text make it a good presentation of some high end material.
Davidson College
Davidson College: Network Solids: Crystalline Solids
Explains the differences between ionic, molecular, metallic, and network crystalline solids. Displays structures for diamond, graphite, fullerene, and silica, accompanied by questions about their chemical bonding. Electron density plots...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Octet Rule
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the history and uses of the octet rule. Biographical information on G.N....
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Robert Hofstadter Biographical
Official Nobel Institute biography of Hofstadter. Very little personal information. Lots and lots of science work, description, etc.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.