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Chemical Names and Formulas

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Abracadabra! Provide your class with the tools to perform a chemical "magic show" as they predict the charges of various ions, determine ionic compound formulas, and make observations to determine when a chemical reaction between...
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National Institute of Open Schooling

d-Block and f-Block Elements

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Potassium permanganate, containing manganese one of the transition elements, has many uses such as mouthwash and propelling rockets, making it is a very diverse compound. The lesson delves into such transition elements and...
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National Institute of Open Schooling

Chemical Bonding

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
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. 
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National Institute of Open Schooling

Solid State

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Crystal comes from a Greek word meaning ice. Activity eight in a series of 36 has class members analyzing amorphous and crystalline solids and further classifying them based on their forces. They then explore solids, learning about unit...
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Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
This site on ionic compounds looks at why they form networks and why they are compounds. There is also a section on determining formulas for ionic compounds with several examples provided.
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Aus E Tute: Naming Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial offers an explanation and multiple examples of ionic compounds and how to name them appropriately. Includes a small quiz to test your understanding.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Ionic Compounds vs. Molecular Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what ionic and molecular or covalent compounds are, their properties, and the differences between them.
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Dr. Rod Beavon: The Solubility of Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed discussion of solubility as a function of Enthalpy and Entropy. Goes way beyond the standard solubility discussion.
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Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Ionic and Molecular Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good outline of the concepts involved in ionic and covalent bonding, with links to definition of terms. Features a list of common molecular compounds and a chart that compares ionic and molecular compounds.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Compounds

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how compounds are formed and broken down by chemical forces.
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Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Binary Covalent Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of bonding in binary covalent compounds. Rules for naming binary covalent compounds using common names and system names are also provided.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Molecular Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a molecular compound is, how they are named, their properties, and the difference between ionic and molecular compounds. Includes a list of molecular compounds.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Electronegativity & Bond Polarity

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent graphics help this page explain the relationship between electronegativity and bond polarity.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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University of Texas at Dallas: Attractions in Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of attractive forces and energy changes involved in bonding.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Fluorine

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can find some great information about the 9th element in the periodic table, "fluorine." Content focuses on fluorine's electrons, where you can find fluorine in nature and in the home, and how fluorine combines with other elements.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Silicon (Si)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can find some great information about the 14th element in the periodic table, "silicon." Content focuses on silicon's electrons, where you can find silicon in nature and in the home, and how silicon combines with other elements.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Acids & Bases

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Chem4Kids site provides a general overview of acids and bases, and their use in chemistry. Content focuses on "names to know" and how acids and bases work.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Lattice Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Waterloo provides in-depth and advanced information on lattice energy. the site is designed to answer the two major questions, how is lattice energy estimated using Born Haber cycle, and how is lattice...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Hydrogen

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can find out about hydrogen, the first element in the periodic table. Content includes shell information, where to find it in nature, and why it is helpful to us.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Helium

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can find lots of great information about helium. Learn about its electrons, where it exists in nature, and about the element itself!
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Boron

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here at Chem4Kids.com you can find some great information about the 5th element in the periodic table, "boron." Content focuses on boron's electrons, where you can find boron in nature and in the home, and how boron combines with other...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Carbon

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on the left navigation terms for some great information about the 6th element in the periodic table, "carbon." Content focuses on carbon's electrons, where you can find carbon in nature and in the home, and how carbon combines with...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Nitrogen (N)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can find some great information about the 7th element in the periodic table, "nitrogen." Content focuses on nitrogen's electrons, where you can find nitrogen in nature and in the home, and how nitrogen combines with other elements.

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