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Curated OER

A Solution for Precipitation

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students predict the product of chemical reaction using the solubility rules. In this chemistry lesson plan, students balance ionic equation. They perform a lab to check if their predicted products are correct.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Code Makers - Electron Configuration, Aufbau Principle

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners write the electron configuration of elements using the Aufbau principle. In this chemistry activity, students build their own key that demonstrates the principle.
Worksheet
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Matter and Chemical Bonding

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical bonding activity, students read about the invisible killer, dihydrogen monoxide. Students read about the products it is used in and the problems it causes to the environment. Then students complete 19 short answer...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oxidation Reduction

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry worksheet, students examine oxidation reduction in order to apply it in the laboratory setting. The sheet includes in depth background information.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Learning Outcomes

For Students 10th - 11th
In this science worksheet, students explore the learning outcomes for a unit on chemical reactions. Students define 60 vocabulary words and answer a list of questions for each topic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

What Happens When Chemicals Are Put Together?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, students write the chemical formulas for ionic compounds given cations and anions. They are also given cations and anions and identify the number of cations and anions needed to write the...
Lesson Plan
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Chemical Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers assess how to go from writing ionic chemical formulas to nomenclature and naming chemical compounds. They brainstorm former studies and share their thoughts in small groups. A list of everyday products (shampoos,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Lewis Structures

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Lewis structures worksheet, students read about drawing Lewis structures and how to identify valence electrons. They draw Lewis structures for eight given compounds.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Exam Review: Chemistry Calculations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry calculations review instructional activity, students solve 33 review problems about titrations, precipitates, pressure and volume of gases, combustion reactions, heat of combustion, molar concentrations and molecular...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Molecular Modeling Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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Curated OER

Studying with Chemical Compounds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a foldable to help them remember topics on chemical compounds. In this physical science lesson, students differentiate ionic and covalent compounds. Given certain compounds, they identify whether it's ionic or...
Handout
Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
Clackamas Community College provides a great explanation of how polyatomic ions form. This page uses Lewis dot notation to explain polyatomics, and several practice problems are provided.
eBook
Quia

Quia: Capitalization of Proper Nouns and Adjectives

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice online quiz on polyatomic ions. The "joke" answers are a bit distracting, but the page is useful.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Marshmallow Models

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This chemistry lesson will test students' understanding of VESPR structures. They will use marshmallows and redhots to investigate molecules, acids, and polyatomic ions.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will name ionic compounds containing main group or transition metals, covalent compounds, acids, and bases, using...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Molecular Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will name ionic compounds containing main group or transition metals, covalent compounds, acids, and bases, using...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Lewis Electron Dot Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
[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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Molecular Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial explains the basis of VSEPR theory. It helps students predict the shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions using VSEPR theory and it...
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Fernbank: Naming Chemical Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to name chemical compounds. Scientist world over use a standard method for naming chemical compounds based on an international standard that makes working with chemicals not only precise but safe as well. Includes quiz.