Towson University
Towson University: Drawing Lewis Structures
Brief rules for writing Lewis structures for simple compounds. Some examples are included.
Other
Organic Chemistry: Octet Rule
This slide presentation contains a description of the octet rule, as well as many related topics.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Chemistry: Lewis Structures of the Elements
This colorful page goes over the proper techniques for writing Lewis structures for elements. This is a great place to begin learning how to write Lewis structures. When you are ready for a more advanced lesson, follow the link to learn...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry for High School
This digital textbook covers core chemistry concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Drawing Lewis Structures
This simulation is an interaction with drawing Lewis structures.
Other
Washinton University: Vsepr
This site from the Department of Chemistry at Washington University is a nice site in that it gives you a graphical look at the arrangement of electron pairs. The plug-in CHIME will let you see the 3-D molecules, but it is good even if...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Structure of Metal
In this interactive activity from the NOVA Web site, animations explain different aspects of the properties of metal.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Atomic Structure
An explanation of atomic structure and the element groups in the periodic table using plain language. Supported by diagrams and charts.
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.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Compounds: Audio Book
Learn all about molecular structures in this easy-to-understand, audio book. See how valence electrons determine how atoms bond together, and look at the bonding inside some of the most common molecules around you.
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...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structure: Power Point [Pdf]
This power point covers the molecular structure chapter from "An Introduction to Chemistry". It reviews the main ideas and shows many examples of covalent bonding from valence electrons. Also includes detailed steps to drawing lewis dot...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Carbon Chemistry: An Introduction
A nice introduction to why carbon is the key to organic chemistry. Explains the role of valence electrons in the bonding of carbon and gives lots of "stick figures" models of simple hydrocarbons.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Chemistry Second Edition
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Chemistry concepts.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Vsepr Models
The University of Waterloo provides background in pair repulsion and confidence building questions. Try this one once you think you know what you are doing!
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Electronegativity
Explore the concept of electronegativity and how it trends across the periodic table of elements. The author uses simple, humorous drawings to help with understanding.
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....
Other
Mark Bishop: Hybrid Orbitals
Cool visual site that shows a 3-D image of the various hybrid orbitals that are possible. Requires the CHIME plug-in to view images.
Other
Roy Davies: Money
Explore the past, present, and future of money. Learn about exchange rates, money forms, banking, and more.
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.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Hydrogen Like Orbitals
Good site for viewing atomic orbitals. Click on an energy level and you get a simulated three dimensional image of the orbitals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Atoms
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was converted from Power Point and is used to introduce the history and concept of the Atom.