Students investigate how efficient different substances are at melting snow. Students collect and analysis data.

In this chemical compounds worksheet, students review the different types of bonding, define the octet rule, and draw Lewis structures (electron-dot diagrams) for given compounds. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank, 5 short answer...

High schoolers explore the concept of the colligative property. Through experimentation, students lower the freezing point of a liquid in order to create a solid by using household ingredients to create ice cream.

In this solubility worksheet, students determine which solute will be more soluble in the solvent listed. Students complete 7 matching and 3 problems to solve.

Students gain experience in designing an experiment and use logic in selecting specific tests for unknowns. Students recognize the use of spreadsheets in helping one to make clear comparisons.

Determine how the starting temperature affects crystal growth and heat generation of a hand warmer in this chemistry science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...

Compare the size and shape of crystals grown in different temperature conditions in this science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by...

Though rock candy seems to be a simple enough treat, it is also pretty interesting to make. Crystallized sugar that can be grown from a sugar-water solution is just how rock candy is made. In this experiment, you will learn to make your...

Read about Linus Carl Pauling (1901-1994), the recipient of two Nobel Prizes, and his research into the nature of the chemical bond which earned him recognition in the world of chemistry.

From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which students explore the nature and structure of a variety of naturally occurring crystals, such as quartz, fluorite, citrine,...

Interact with these virtual structures of metal-organic frameworks. These special kinds of crystals are made of organic molecules and metal-containing units, which are linked together by chemical bonds.

Get answers to common questions about solids. Understand types of solids and crystal structure with the aid of this FAQ.

Students use their own model of a salt crystal and water molecule to show how water dissolves salt. Then, they relate their observations to the structure of salt, water, and alcohol on the molecular level.

Learners first observe a solubility test between salt and sugar. Next, they design their own solubility test with four known crystals and an unknown to discover the identity of the unknown.

From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan analyze crystal samples and generalize about the six basic shapes of crystals. The formation of crystals is illustrated through various...

This site contains in-depth information on crystalline solids. Includes basic concepts, pictures, learning graphs, and useful tools.

With this interactive activity, see how the molecules inside a liquid crystal exhibit some degree of order. Based on the nature of ordering, liquid crystals can be classified into several phases. Four are shown here.

A display of crystals of nanocrystals allows students to study the inner structure and components of these structures. Being able to precisely control the shape and size of nanocrystals and understand their self-assembly process might...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discussion of the design and production of new materials such as polymers and liquid crystals.

In this interactive students will understand crystals and chemicals in everyday life. The animation takes you through a household and explains various crystallogrophy we use all the time. Objects include light bulbs, items in a bathroom...

A picture of the crystal structure of calcium hydroxide. Additional plug-in required.

From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which students study and model crystal patterns, properties, and structures. Utilizes real samples of crystals and styrofoam balls.

From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which students explore the properties of crystals. Includes a variety off hands-on activities. Great for stimulating an idea for a...

In Beautiful Chemistry, we talk about crystals, quasicrystals and glasses, which are all solids. Here, we see the molecular structure of gases and liquids.