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Lewis Structure Worksheet
In this chemistry worksheet, students draw the Lewis structures of 9 compounds and polyatomic ions, identify their molecular shapes and polarity.
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Lewis Structure Worksheet
In this chemistry worksheet, students draw the Lewis structures of 11 compounds and polyatomic ions. They calculate the formal charge of each atom.
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Polarity and Bonding Worksheet
In this chemistry learning exercise, 5th graders arrange molecules according to their polarity. They complete 5 sets of problems on hybridization and enthalpy of reactions.
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Molecular Architecture
High schoolers cuminate their study of molecular structure and bonding with this activity.
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Allotropes
Brilliant graphics depict a variety of allotropes, especially the allotropes of carbon. Some notes are available to help make these useful for teaching your young chemists, but not for every slide. With some additional preparation on...
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Chemistry 151 - Final Review
In this chemistry review activity, students give atomic symbols for given atoms, calculate moles, determine empirical formulas, and balance chemical equations. This activity has 1 drawing, 9 fill in the blank, and 12 word problems.
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VSEPR THEORY: BALLOONS AND MOLECULES
Students listen to the teacher introduce VSEPR theory and explain molecular geometry. They use balloons to visualize the shape of orbitals. Students create visuals of molecular orbitals with strings and balloons.
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Beads, Balls, and Beakers
Students analyze the amount of space required to pack round objects. In this geometry instructional activity, students practice using space economically by practicing packing spheres into beakers. They then translate this concept to...
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Molecular Modeling Activity
Students work together to explain the VSEPR theory and how it relates to molecules. They name electron pairs that can surround the central atom of an organism. They discuss the factors that determine the polarity of a molecule as well.
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Pauli's Magical Water
Learners predict the shape of molecules using VSEPR theory. For this chemistry lesson, students differentiate a polar and nonpolar molecule. They discuss why water's polarity is very important.
Kenan Fellows
What Element Would You Be?
Primo Levi wrote a collection of short stories comparing his life from Italy to Auschwitz to elements in the periodic table. Pupils read an excerpt from his book and research the characteristics of various elements. Then, they make a...
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How Are The Properties of Covalent Compounds Influenced By Chemical Bonding?
Students work together to observe the bond lengths of single, double and triple bonds. They make their own predictions about the strength of the bonds and chemical reactions. They answer discussion questions to complete the...
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Chemical Bonding
Name is Bond, covalent bond. Through readings and answering questions, classes explore the different types of chemical bonds, their characteristics, valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, and atomic orbitals.