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Creating Bonds
In this creating bonds worksheet, students create 2-D and 3-D models of the molecular formula provided. Students complete a chart of information about the molecular formula given.
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Doing Lewis Dot Diagrams
Students observe the periodic table and draw the Lewis Dot Diagram. In this investigative instructional activity students construct information on several elements including the Lewis Dot Formation and take a quiz on the...
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Ionic Bonding
In this ionic bonding worksheet, students review the characteristics of ionic bonding, draw Lewis dot diagrams for elements, and write the chemical formula for ionic compounds. This worksheet has 8 drawings, 14 fill in the blank, and 6...
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Valence Electrons
There is a lot of negativity when studying electrons, but this presentation makes the experience more positive by beginning with the definition of a valence electron and breaking down the number of valence electrons by groups on the...
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Chemical Bonding
Eighth graders identify the three main types of chemical bonds. In this chemistry instructional activity, 8th graders draw Lewis dot diagrams of elements and determine the bond formed. They create a model water molecule.
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VSEPR And Polarity
In this VSEPR theory learning exercise, students evaluate the electron-pair geometry of organic and inorganic molecules. They construct Lewis structures and resonance structures for 17 compounds and complete 3 short answer questions.
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VSEPR and Molecular Geometry
Many chemistry jokes have no reaction. Presentation begins by explaining what models are and the limitations of various forms before introducing the VSEPR model. Then it outlines the rules for creating a VSEPR model and shows examples of...
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Intermolecular Forces
In this compounds worksheet, students identify the main intermolecular force in the given compounds and explain the differences between dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonds. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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Biochemistry Assignment
In this biochemistry worksheet, students complete a table by filling in the missing information about different elements. Students draw the Bohr diagram and the Lewis dot diagram for several atoms.
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Intermolecular Forces Worksheet
In this intermolecular forces worksheet, learners answer 4 questions about the forces between atoms within molecules and compounds. Students rank the boiling points of compounds based on their intermolecular forces and they explain...
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Metals vs. Non-Metals
For this elements worksheet, high schoolers compare and contrast the characteristics of metals and non-metals. Students practice drawing Lewis dot diagrams and writing ion notation. This worksheet has 9 word problems, 8 matching...
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IPC Chemistry Review
For this chemistry review worksheet, students classify and name compounds, calculate atomic mass, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine number of protons for atoms. This worksheet has 37 fill in the blank, 38 matching, and 3 short...
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Molecular Models Laboratory
Students use models to visualize molecular structures. Students read about Lewis dot structures, hybridization, and formal charge. Then students build and draw the molecules and ions given. Students complete 11 pre-lab questions and 4...
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Compounds
In this compounds instructional activity, students draw the Lewis dot structure for given compounds plus determine the electron geometry, type of hybrid, molecular geometry, polarity, and number of sigma and pi bonds. This instructional...
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Covalent Compound Scavenger Hunt
In this chemistry activity, students look for the covalent compounds while examining the objects in the classroom. They also apply the knowledge of formulas.
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Molecular Models
In this molecules worksheet, students use a molecular model kit to build a molecule, draw a 3-D structure and describe its shape. This worksheet has 2 graphic organizers.
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Formulas
There are two sheets here, with 100 problems total. The first half is a list of compounds, and your young chemists should write the chemical formula for each. The next fifty give the formula and the name is required. You...
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Review Questions-Molecular Geometry and VSEPR Theory
In this molecular geometry and VSEPR activity, students find bond angles, hybridization, determine polarity and draw orbital box diagrams of molecules. They determine molecular geometry and bond angles of given molecules and determine...
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Chemical Compounds
For this chemical compounds worksheet, students write the name of compounds from their chemical formula, balance equations, write electronic configurations for elements, and draw Lewis dot structures. This worksheet has 8 fill in the...
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Finding Oxidation States
In this chemistry worksheet, young scholars examine the oxidation state in order to apply it in the laboratory setting. The sheet includes in depth background information.
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Pauli's Magical Water
Students predict the shape of molecules using VSEPR theory. In this chemistry lesson, students differentiate a polar and nonpolar molecule. They discuss why water's polarity is very important.
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Macromolecules
Finally, a chance for the class to play with their food! Allow pupils to simulate stomach acid with common foods, and introduce specific macromolecules into the mixture to explore characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids,...
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Genetics 3 Translation
Ninth graders first summarize the process of translation, and then they identify and restate the processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation in their own words. They also define the purpose of each and identify what the...
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Respiration
Young scholars explore Adenosine Triphosphate and how energy is released. They examine the basic process of cellular respiration and draw its chemical formula. After describing cellular respiration and photosynthesis, students compare...