National Institute of Open Schooling
d-Block and f-Block Elements
Potassium permanganate, containing manganese one of the transition elements, has many uses such as mouthwash and propelling rockets, making it is a very diverse compound. The lesson delves into such transition elements and...
National Institute of Open Schooling
Chemical Bonding
Name is Bond, covalent bond. Through readings and answering questions, classes explore the different types of chemical bonds, their characteristics, valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, and atomic orbitals.
National Institute of Open Schooling
Solid State
Crystal comes from a Greek word meaning ice. Activity eight in a series of 36 has class members analyzing amorphous and crystalline solids and further classifying them based on their forces. They then explore solids, learning about unit...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Ionic Compounds vs. Molecular Compounds
Explains what ionic and molecular or covalent compounds are, their properties, and the differences between them.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Molecular Compounds
Explains what a molecular compound is, how they are named, their properties, and the difference between ionic and molecular compounds. Includes a list of molecular compounds.