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Octet Rule Instructional VideoOctet Rule Instructional Video
Publisher
Berkeley University of California
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:50
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2012
Instructional Video

Octet Rule

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What did sodium say to chloride? You complete me! The video goes over the octet rule for bonding. It introduces the concept of double and triple bonds and references the electron dot structure and valence electrons. Video is the fourth in a series of 12.

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Concepts

the octet rule, double bonds, covalent bonds, elements, lewis dot structures, valence electrons

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create practice problems for students to solve after watching

Classroom Considerations

  • YouTube comments are open to the public and may be inappropriate
  • It is the fourth in a series of 15 chemistry videos
  • Video best fits as a review of the octet rule for those who are struggling
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Works well for a traditional or flipped classroom

Cons

  • Video is not engaging or memorable

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