Polar or non-polar, that is the question. Individuals watch a video in the JFR Science playlist to learn about molecular polarity. Using three-dimensional Lewis structures and electronegativity lets them determine polarity of a molecule.

Concepts

molecules, molecular structure, polarity, electronegativity, polar bond

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide some additional molecules for learners to investigate

Classroom Considerations

• Note that the video briefly references vector sum
• Pupils must have experience with Lewis diagrams and molecular structures

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows several examples to help cement the concept
• Includes a slide summarizing the process of determining molecular polarity
  

Cons

• Very slow-paced video, so it might not hold viewers' attention