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Naming and Writing Ionic Formulas Instructional VideoNaming and Writing Ionic Formulas Instructional Video
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Media Length
4:32
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2014
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Naming and Writing Ionic Formulas

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Explore the process of writing and naming ionic formulas and compounds. Pupils learn to build ionic compounds by analyzing their charges. The instructor then explains how to name the newly created compound.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ionic compounds, chemical formulas, compounds, cations, anions, ionic bonds, polyatomic ions

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide pupils with a list of polyatomic ions as a reference
  • Incorporate whiteboard practice when writing ionic formulas to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a solid understanding of monoatomic and polyatomic ions and their charges
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses graphic organizers to present material
  • Provides definitions and other important information with written descriptions to aid in note taking

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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