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What does it look like when two atoms bond? Mol-e-COOL! Aspiring chemists observe the interaction between two atoms forming a bond in an easy-to-use interactive. Individuals move atoms closer together and observe changes in attraction and the electron cloud surrounding each atom.
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Instructional Ideas
- Plan time for the resource during the beginning stages of a bonding unit
- Encourage learners to observe changes in the electron cloud as the atoms come closer together
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with valence electrons and how they form covalent bonds prior to using the interactive
Pros
- Resource sets clear boundaries where users can place each atom, which makes the scenario more logical
- If users move slowly, the point at which a bond forms is easy to observe
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- None