Pingry School
Lewis Structures, VSEPR and Molecular Modeling
A model is worth a thousand words. Young scholars use what they know about the structure of hydrocarbons to build Lewis dot structures and molecular models. Their tasks include multiple bonds, geometric hybrids, and various isomers.
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VSEPR And Polarity
In this VSEPR theory worksheet, students evaluate the electron-pair geometry of organic and inorganic molecules. They construct Lewis structures and resonance structures for 17 compounds and complete 3 short answer questions.
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Chapter 6 - Bonds
Although there are only 16 questions here, this chemistry handout makes a terrific unit assessment. It queries youngsters on the properties of ionic and covalent compounds, relates bond length tho stability and enrgy, compares polar and...
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Predicting Molecular Shapes
In this molecular shapes worksheet, students read about how to predict molecular shapes in molecules based on the number of electron pairs and the VSEPR theory. Students are given twelve molecules, they draw the Lewis structures and...
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VSEPR Theory: Molecules with Lone Pairs
In this VSEPR theory learning exercise, students build models of molecules using styrofoam balls and pipe cleaners to represent lone pairs. Students complete a chart for 12 molecules with valence electrons, Lewis structures, bond angles,...
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Bonding Theories
In this bonding activity, learners fill in 8 blanks with the appropriate terms about theories of bonding, they determine if 6 statements are true or false, they match 5 terms with their meanings and they solve 1 problem related to hybrid...
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Creating Bonds
In this creating bonds worksheet, students create 2-D and 3-D models of the molecular formula provided. Students complete a chart of information about the molecular formula given.