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Atomic and Molar Mass
Teach the connection between isotopes and atomic mass. An engaging video demonstrates the calculation of the atomic mass of carbon when considering its isotopes. The instructor then shows the connection to molar mass.
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Dimensional Analysis
Time to discover a new dimension—dimensional analysis that is. After discussing the need for dimensional analysis, the video lesson describes the process by giving a general setup. The instructor then demonstrates examples in both...
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Measurements and Significant Figures
Are your lab results both accurate and precise? An interesting video lesson explains the difference between the two descriptions. Using error and percent error measurements, these descriptions become concrete and in turn leads to a...
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SI Units and Density
Scientists use SI units as a common language. Expose learners to the basic measures and prefixes with a video lesson. The instructor presents these concepts as well as introduces density calculations as a way to combine units.
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Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
You can speed up or slow down a reaction when you know these factors. Learners explore the factors affecting reaction rates such as catalysts and inhibitors, temperature, surface area, and concentration. The video provides examples for...
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Collision Theory
Teach the three components of the collision theory through a video lesson. The narrator explains what it takes for a reaction to occur. A perfect combination of collisions, energy, and orientation and a reaction is underway.
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Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Chemical reactions take a dip in this lesson. Learners watch as the instructor describes the role of aqueous solutions in reactions. They learn how to write a net ionic equation by eliminating spectator ions and also explore solubility...
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Types of Chemical Reactions
How many different types of reactions can you name? After watching the video, your classes should be able to discuss five different types. The lesson explores the similarities and differences between combination, single replacement,...
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Balancing Chemical Equations
Add a little balance to the school year! Learners develop a strategy for balancing chemical equations. The video lesson explains the process and demonstrates it with an example.
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Describing Chemical Reactions
Teach the basics of writing chemical equations with a video introduction. The video lesson discusses the components of the chemical reaction and how chemical equations represent each. The discussion includes mention of catalysts and...
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The Mole
There's a mole in your classroom! Learners explore the meaning of a mole as a number through a video description. The instructor provides examples of elements, molecules, and formula units.
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Electronegativity
It'll be difficult to stay positive through this lesson! Discuss electronegativity with your classes with a video introduction. The lesson defines electronegativity and then references the periodic table while highlighting different...
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Bonding in Metals
Metals bend the rules of bonding to create their own version. A thorough video lesson describes how metals bond using animated models. The instructor explains how metallic bonding leads to different chemical properties than ionic or...
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Formula of an Ionic Compound lab
Model the steps to an ionic compound lab through a video representation. The video lesson shows the procedure for a lab designed to develop the formula for an ionic compound. The focus is on finding the correct ratio of the two ions.
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Ionic Bond and Ionic Compounds
It's true! Opposites do attract! A straightforward video lesson explains the basics of ionic bonding. Using visual models, the instructor describes the repeating patterns in an ionic compound. She also explains how a formula unit simply...
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Naming and Writing Ionic Formulas
Explore the process of writing and naming ionic formulas and compounds. Pupils learn to build ionic compounds by analyzing their charges. The instructor then explains how to name the newly created compound.
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Monoatomic and Polyatomic Ions
Investigate the ions of the atomic world. By referencing the periodic table, the video instructor describes the different charges of monoatomic ions and references both their stock and classical names. She then defines polyatomic ions...
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Nature of Covalent Bonds
Time for some class bonding! Learners explore the octet rule for creating covalent bonds. Using dot diagrams, the instructor illustrates covalent bonds within an element and shows an example of single, double, and triple bonds.
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Bohr Model and Lewis Dot Structures
Don't let your pupils become bohred! Use the video lesson to describe the Bohr Model and the closely related Lewis Dot Structures. The video instructor describes the electron orbits and the importance of the valence electrons. She shows...
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Naming Binary Molecules
Learn the names for all molecules?!? Luckily, there is a simple naming convention to eliminate the need to memorize! Pupils learn the prefixes and naming patterns when identifying a molecule from its formula. The video gives several...
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Molecular Compounds
Discover the chemical make-up of molecular compounds. A descriptive video lesson explains the formation of molecular compounds. The video focuses on covalent bonds of non-metals, although it does reference ionic bonding.
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Radiation and Radioactivity
Explore the science of radioactivity! A very thorough video lesson begins with an explanation of the chemical structure of radiation. It includes descriptions of benefits of radioactivity and half-life calculations.
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Fission and Fusion
Harness that classroom energy to study fission and fusion. An interesting video lesson first explains the process of fission and fusion and then discusses practical uses. The instructor explains in detail the reactions in nuclear...
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Atomic Mass
Demonstrate the complex process of calculating a weighted atomic mass. Given the atomic mass of isotopes of a sample, the lesson instructor models the calculation. Multiple examples give learners the opportunity to review the process.