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Seeing Intermolecular Attractions

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Ahh, the rules of attraction...intermolecular attraction! Introduce your chemistry crew to the other forces that influence the behavior of atoms and molecules alike with a simple interactive. Pupils push and pull polar and non-polar molecules around a reaction vessel and observe the small attractions between them.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Designate time during the first day of your intermolecular forces unit for pupils to explore the resource
  • As students' skills develop, ask them to identify the forces shown in the interactive
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be able to differentiate between polar and non-polar molecules to use the resource
Pros
  • Users can move molecules anywhere, allowing them to conduct their own investigations
  • The interactive operates smoothly and shows attractions between molecules using dotted lines
Cons
  • None
NGSS