Instructional Video

Molecular Formula

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Looking for the formula for success in chemistry class? Socratica's lesson on Molecular Formula, from its Chemistry Lessons series, is the solution! The narrator guides learners through the differences between empirical and molecular formulas and how the molecular formula is determined through the empirical formula.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Show the class Socratica's Empirical Formula prior to showing them Molecular Formula to tackle two topics in tandem
  • Give pupils an empirical formula, then have them calculate different molecular formulas from it
Classroom Considerations
  • Provide a quick review of empirical formula and molar mass before viewing
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Shows great strategies for troubleshooting calculations
  • Presents the content using logical steps
Cons
  • None
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