Instructional Video

Bonding in Metals

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Metals bend the rules of bonding to create their own version. A thorough video lesson describes how metals bond using animated models. The instructor explains how metallic bonding leads to different chemical properties than ionic or covalent bonding.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils create a foldable to record important information on the different types of bonds
  • Research common alloys and their uses
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a familiarity with the periodic table and the electrons associated with groups of elements
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Highlights properties of metals in connection to their bonding strategies
  • Emphasizes new vocabulary both in verbal and written format
Cons
  • None