CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Ions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will be able to determine the number of valence electrons for any element and draw an electron dot diagram for any atom....
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Energy Levels, Electrons, and Covalent Bonding
Students discover the concept that two atoms can attract and form a covalent bond.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms
This site provides a detailed overview of atoms. Content explores an atom's structure, as well as what ions are, how atoms bond, what compounds are (including how to name compounds), and what isotopes are.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Andrew R. Barron: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (Vsepr) Theory
Detailed explanation of Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory with examples and questions for the reader to check comprehension. Also includes step-by-step instructions for correctly building molecules using VSEPR Theory....
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: What Is a Valence Bond?
Brief explanation from Frostburg State University of valence bond theory and an explanation of what chemical situation creates a valence bond between two atoms.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Lewis Dot Structures of Covalent Compounds
Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Lists the exceptions to the octet rule and provides a discussion and diagrams explaining each one. Includes clear diagrams illustrating this concept.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn about important glossary and terms used in the science of chemistry. Words and definitions you need to know from acids to valence electrons.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Octet Rule: Lesson 4
This lesson will define the Octet Rule and how this effects an atom's stability. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Octet Rule."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Chemical Bonding
Study chemical bonding in chemistry including atoms, valence electrons, ionic and covalent bonding, and how molecules are formed on this site!
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Molecular Geometry
An advanced explanation of the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory describes specific molecular models involving digonal, trigonal, tetrahedral, and octahedral coordination, as well as central atoms with five bonds....
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Compounds: Audio Book
Learn all about molecular structures in this easy-to-understand, audio book. See how valence electrons determine how atoms bond together, and look at the bonding inside some of the most common molecules around you.