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Get them thinking big about chemistry! Young chemists learn about the large and elaborate structures created through covalent bonding in the fourth of a six-part video series regarding elements, mixtures, and compounds. The video covers network solids such as sand and compares them to ionic lattice structures.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show examples of sand, graphite, and table salt so pupils can observe their properties
- For an extension, have paired learners research diamond to discover how its unique structure is useful in industry
Classroom Considerations
- Requires some prior knowledge of covalent and ionic bonding
Pros
- Colorful animations bring the 3-D structures to life, while making it easy for students to comprehend the geometry involved
- The content uses examples, such as graphite, that are familiar and observable
Cons
- None