In this Lewis structures activity, high schoolers read about drawing Lewis structures and how to identify valence electrons. They draw Lewis structures for eight given compounds.

In this molecules activity, students determine the Lewis dot structures for 25 given molecules and determine the physical properties of molecules based upon polarity and intermolecular interactions.

In this chemical bonding activity, learners review the three types of bonds including ionic, covalent and polyatomic compounds. They identify 8 compounds as ionic, covalent or polyatomic and they make 4 ionic compounds and they draw 5...

In this chemistry interactive quiz, students answer 15 multiple choice questions on chemical bonding, enthalpy and Lewis structures.

In this chemical bonding instructional activity, learners answer 76 questions about compounds, Lewis dot structures, intermolecular forces between atoms, electronegativity and bonding and types of bonds.

In this main group worksheet, students apply their knowledge of the organization of the periodic table to correctly answer 30 multiple choice questions. Students relate information about the properties of the different groups and their...

High schoolers write electron configuration of elements using atomic numbers and they identify valence electrons. In this electrons lesson plan, students observe a demonstration showing the space-filling property of an electron. They...

In this VSEPR theory worksheet, students draw the Lewis structures for 5 molecules, they build the molecule, sketch the structure, show the bond angles and name the molecule. They also answer a question about the VSEPR theory and what...

In this Lewis structures worksheet, students are given molecules that they must draw Lewis structures for and identify the total number of electrons. They also calculate charges on molecules, determine stability and draw the Lewis...

In this elements and bonding instructional activity, learners classify given elements, they identify valence electrons in atoms, they explain the reactivity of elements, and they explain why certain atoms gain electrons while others lose...

In this bonding worksheet, high schoolers take an interactive quiz with 15 multiple choice questions about the VSEPR Theory, bonding, the geometry of molecules, Lewis structures, resonance structures and enthalpy changes.

Students identify the type of bonding between two atoms of elements given their electronegativity values. They study the trend of electronegativity across the periodic table in small groups.

In this AP Chemistry worksheet, students apply concepts of electron configuration to accurately answer the questions provided. Students also draw Lewis structures of the given elements. Students estimate the enthalpy of formation as well...

In this periodic trends learning exercise, students determine the trends of electronegativity in the periodic table. Students compare electronegativity and ionization energy. This learning exercise has 6 problems to solve.

For this electron worksheet, students read about how atoms lose and gain electrons and how they become ions. They are given a table with nine elements and they give the electron configuration, the number of electrons, the number of...

In this creating bonds instructional activity, students create 2-D and 3-D models of the molecular formula provided. Students complete a chart of information about the molecular formula given.

This lesson will define the Octet Rule and how this effects an atom's stability. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Octet Rule."

Learn about the octet rule and ionic bonds in this slide show presentation. Then find out how to start a molecular formula.

Lists the exceptions to the octet rule and provides a discussion and diagrams explaining each one. Includes clear diagrams illustrating this concept.

The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the history and uses of the octet rule. Biographical information on G.N....

Describes the Octet Rule as it pertains to the Groups 1-7 on the Periodic Table of Elements. It also provides a Sideways Periodic Chart With Electron Shell Numbers.

This slide presentation contains a description of the octet rule, as well as many related topics.

This resource offers a brief description of the Octet rule, along with a quick practice, and answers to the exercise.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how a covalent bond forms, including the energy change involved in the process.Students will be asked to use the octet rule...