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Formulae of Compounds InteractiveFormulae of Compounds Interactive
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Formulae of Compounds

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Many people confuse the chemical formulas for copper carbonate and copper oxide. A set of challenging puzzles review commonly confused compound names and their symbols. Through a series of four puzzles, pupils match the names and formulas in multiple ways.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

chemical compounds, chemical symbols

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as a review before a test on chemical formulas

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior understanding of the formulas of chemical compounds

Pros

  • Works well in a computer lab, in a traditional classroom, or as homework in a flipped classroom
  • Includes answer key

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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