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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

Investigating the Shapes of Covalent Molecules and Measuring their Respective Bond Lengths and Bond Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers will draw Lewis structures of common covalent compounds using a Chem 3D computer program. They will predict the shapes of the molecules, complete a data table, and formulate rules for predicting shapes of molecules. In the...
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Curated OER

IPC Chemistry Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In 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 answer...
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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, students balance ionic equation. They perform a lab to check if their predicted products are correct.
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Curated OER

Matter and Chemical Bonding

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical bonding worksheet, high schoolers 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 high schoolers complete 19 short...
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Curated OER

Code Makers - Electron Configuration, Aufbau Principle

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write the electron configuration of elements using the Aufbau principle. In this chemistry lesson, students build their own key that demonstrates the principle.
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Curated OER

Studying with Chemical Compounds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a foldable to help them remember topics on chemical compounds. In this physical science instructional activity, students differentiate ionic and covalent compounds. Given certain compounds, they identify whether it's...
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Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University Chemistry Online: Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
A good reference page for anyone studying polyatomic ions. Tables included on this page organize polyatomic ions by family and by charge. Information on naming compounds with polyatomic ions is also provided. There is a link to an online...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers structures of polyatomic ions and polyatomic ion nomenclature.
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Other

Washington University: Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Department of Chemistry at Washington University provides attractive Lewis dot diagrams and three-dimensional models for many of the common polyatomic ions. The images will make your visit worthwhile.
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Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Radicals or Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a list of the names, formulas, and charges of some common polyatomic ions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
How to name ionic compounds containing common polyatomic ions.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Ionic Compounds: Naming Compounds With Polyatomic Ions: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide naming rules for ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions and give examples. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Ionic Compounds: Naming Compounds with Polyatomic Ions in Formula."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Ionic Compounds: Formulas From Compound Names With Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will demonstrate how to write the formula for an ionic compound containing polyatomic ions given the systemic name.
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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.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Naming Polyatomic Ions: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain that polyatomic ions have assigned names ending in -ate or -ite with a few exceptions, and discuss how ammonium is the only common polyatomic ion. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Naming Polyatomic Ions."
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Quia

Quia: Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great way to learn your polyatomic ions! Games include; concentration, matching, flash cards, and word search. A link to a reference sheet, on polyatomic ions, is provided.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: A List of Common Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
Common polyatomic ions are listed in a table. Includes chemical symbol, charge, and oxidation number.
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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.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of ionic compounds includes monatomic and polyatomic ions, lattice energy calculations, and practice questions.
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Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Oxyanions

For Students 9th - 10th
Naming polyatomic ions made easy with the help of this site. See how to name them when oxygen is a part of the compound, and learn how some common polyatomic ions received their names.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity allows students to review their knowledge of monatomic and polyatomic ions. After rolling the ion dice, the students will write the correct chemical formula and name for the compound "rolled".This lesson plan was created as...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Marshmallow Models

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This chemistry instructional activity will test young scholars' understanding of VESPR structures. They will use marshmallows and redhots to investigate molecules, acids, and polyatomic ions.
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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...

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