You think all of the good periodic table jokes argon? I don't zinc so! Video discusses electron dot structures based on valence electrons. It highlights the arrangement of the periodic table and the stability of the noble gasses. This is the first in a 15-part series.

Concepts

electron dot diagrams, valence electrons, the octet rule, chemical elements, chemical bonds, the periodic table

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students draw electron dot structures for some of the elements not included on the video

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware that YouTube comments are open to the public; preview them if possible for language
• Lesson best fits as an introduction to dot structures
• Requires prior knowledge of electrons

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers a clear and concise explanation of the topic

Cons

• Video is not engaging, so pupils might have a difficult time paying attention