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Ionic Molecular ActivityIonic Molecular Activity
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8th - 12th
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Ionic Molecular

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Twelve compounds are named and each of their chemical formulas are printed on individual cards. Chemistry pupils place each beneath an Ionic or Molecular card, depending on which type of compound is represented.

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Concepts

molecular compounds, molecules, ionic compounds

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ionic compound, molecular compound, science

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  • You can use this exercise as a review or quiz preparation after teaching ionic and molecular compounds

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  • A quick and easy way to review 

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