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It's time to whip your chemistry class into shape! Begin your study of molecular geometry with a colorful, 3-D interactive. The resource shows models of linear, trigonal planar, and tetrahedral molecules.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate the interactive into the first few days of your molecular geometry unit
- Have the class brainstorm possible identities for each shape, based upon what they've learned about covalent compounds so far
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be able to differentiate between single and double bonding in ball-and-stick models
- Learners can work individually or in pairs on the assignment
Pros
- Students can customize their views of each molecule to show electron geometry, molecular shape, or both
- Well-written instructions clue users in to the relationship between shared electron pairs and the shapes they are viewing
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- None