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Beautiful Chemistry: Molecular Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
These models show the structures of some basic molecules such as water and carbon dioxide, then move on to show more complex molecular strautures.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Lesson Plans: Why Does Water Dissolve Salt?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Sydney (Australia)

University of Sydney: Structure and Properties of Materials/thermal Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive set of "lecture notes" on various topics in thermal physics (including thermal expansion). Explanations are well done and more interesting than most. Includes both a mathematical and conceptual treatment of topics. Humor,...