[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial explains the basis of VSEPR theory. It helps students predict the shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions using VSEPR theory and it...

Students work through animated models showing the effects that electron repulsions have on the shape of a molecule in this web-based activity. In addition, shared and unshared electron pairs are demonstrated to define a molecule's shape....

The Molecular Structure chapter from "An Introduction to Chemistry" textbook discusses the formation of covalent bonds, drawing Lewis dot structures, and the resonance and molecular geometry of molecules. Many pictures and examples are...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Use your knowledge of molecular geometry to analyze the structures, and determine which of them accurately illustrates the trigonal planar molecule Boron Trifluoride. Then answer two challenge questions...

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...

This audio book, by author Mark Bishop, describes how to draw geometric sketches of molecular compounds using lewis dot structures. Many examples are given to increase understanding. Also find links to animations and tutorials for other...

In the following activity, students are required to select a central atom, drag an electron-pair geometry and other appropriate atoms in order to create the molecular structure.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how the electronegativity difference between two atoms in a covalent bond results in the formation of a nonpolar covalent,...

Why does the shape of a molecule matter? Learn about how the shape of the molecule not only determines the molecule's properties but also whether it reacts or not. This tutorial reviews of VSEPR and molecular geometry.

This article from the Florida State University contains information on multiple bonds and orbitals. Great charts and pictures are shown to help the educational process. Definitely a great site to check out on the subject.

Florida State University provides a discussion of polarity of binary and polyatomic molecules, with tables and graphics.

The following module illustrates a method for determining if a molecule is polar or nonpolar.

Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...

Interact with molecules of methane, ammonia, and water, by manipulating colorful applets to see these molecules from all sides and observe their tetrahedral shapes.

Build a molecule in 3-D. Add single, double, and triple bonds, or a lone pair of electrons to an atom, learn what the molecule's geometric name is, see the bond angles, and manipulate each molecule to view it from all sides. Then study a...

A collection of visualization-oriented tutorials for creating 3D animations for use in your biology classroom. Search by difficulty level, software package, or 3D topic area.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will move the end of each arrow to connect the label with the correct model of each molecule. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!

This tutorial investigates how to draw Lewis valence electron dot structures.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how a covalent bond forms, including the energy change involved in the process.Students will be asked to use the octet rule...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A collection of learning opportunities about electron orbitals. Includes videos, activities, discussion questions, and quizzes.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Hike to the top of Mt. Everest and observe what happens to the amount of molecules pushing down on the surface of the Earth. After the activity, answer one challenge question about the topic.

A step-by-step explanation on how to draw Lewis structures. An example problem is worked through to accompany the steps. There is also a list of the exceptions and a short explanation of resonance.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Given prior knowledge of bonding and the molecular make up of aspartame, examine the model and determine which color represents which atom. Drag the labels at the bottom to the appropriate colored atom...