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This Unshared Electrons and the "Bent" Shape interactive also includes:
Why is water always so bent out of shape? Scholars investigate the molecular geometry of the water molecule using a 3-D resource. The interactive features options such as rotation and the ability to view electron pairs.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the interactive to support an investigation of water's unique properties, such as surface tension
- Ask pupils to view the resource, then describe how the unshared electrons contribute to the shape of the molecule
Classroom Considerations
- Students should be very familiar with covalent bonding before using the interactive
Pros
- No molecular modeling kits available? No problem! The interactive provides the same 3-D experience for studying molecular geometry
- Individuals can customize their views of the molecule to include shared and unshared electrons
Cons
- None