Classroom Resources: Molecules & Bonding
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Precipitate, Solubility, Solubility Rules, Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds | High School
Activity: Game Activity: Precipitation Reactions Game Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this game, students will explore the concepts of solubility and precipitation reactions. The game contains three difficulty levels – introductory, standard, and mastery – in which students will have to fulfill specific victory conditions for a series of scenarios. Victory conditions include selecting compounds to form a particular precipitate, using the proper ratio of reactants, and correctly identifying what precipitate will form from a collection of ions using a solubility chart. Bonus questions include naming compounds and identifying spectator ions.
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Solutions, Precipitate, Solubility, Solubility Rules, Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds | High School
Game: Precipitation Reactions Game Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)
In this game, students explore the concepts of solubility and precipitation reactions. The game contains three difficulty levels – introductory, standard, and mastery. Bonus questions include naming compounds and identifying spectator ions.
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Separating Mixtures, Identifying an Unknown, Polarity, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Structure | High School
Lesson Plan: What Chemicals are in E-Cigarettes? Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about gas chromatography by comparing it to paper chromatography. Students will analyze gas chromatography data to learn more about the chemicals present in e-cigarettes. Finally, students will take the knowledge they learned to create an infographic. Students will post their infographic publicly to make a positive impact in their community.
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Periodic Table, Ionization Energy, Electronegativity | High School
Activity: Introduction to Ionization Energy and Electronegativity with a Tactile Model Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)
In this activity, students will investigate the definitions of ionization energy and electronegativity as well as the periodic trends for each through building tactile models using Lego blocks.
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Saturated vs. Unsaturated, Molecular Structure , Molecular Structure, Covalent Bonding, Lewis Structures, Interdisciplinary, Dimensional Analysis, Intermolecular Forces, Melting Point | High School
Lesson Plan: Dietary Fats Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about the chemistry of dietary fats in the food they eat. They will calculate the number of calories coming from fats, carbohydrates, and proteins based on a food label before completing a guided activity focused on investigating the chemical structures of different types of fats. Students will then engage in a literacy component where they will use an article about the biological role of various types of dietary fats and foods to answer a series of questions.
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Functional Groups, Molecular Structure , Polarity | High School
Activity: Introduction to Functional Groups Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)
In this activity, students will learn about the naming conventions for organic compounds and examine the functional groups of different molecules.
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Chemistry Basics, Physical Properties, Physical Change, Observations, Identifying an Unknown, Lab Safety, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Motion | High School
Animation: Physical Properties and Particle Interaction Animation Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)
This animation explores the relationship between physical properties and particle-level interactions. Particle diagrams of common household substances are used to illustrate that forces of attraction influence melting points. Similarly, particle diagrams of the same substances dissolved in water are used to compare their conductivity in solution. This animation was featured in the November 2023 issue of Chemistry Solutions. **This video has no audio**
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Chemistry Basics, Physical Properties, Physical Change, Observations, Identifying an Unknown, Lab Safety, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Motion, Solutions, Conductivity, States of Matter, Melting Point, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Motion | High School
Activity: Animation Activity: Physical Properties and Particle Interaction Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)
In this activity, students will view an animation that explores the relationship between physical properties and particle-level interactions. Particle diagrams of common household substances are used to illustrate that forces of attraction influence melting points. Similarly, particle diagrams of the same substances dissolved in water are used to compare their conductivity in solution.
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Observations, Mixtures, Physical Properties, Molecular Structure | Elementary School, Middle School
Demonstration: Investigating Hand Sanitizer and Soap Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will consider the purpose of using both hand sanitizer and soap to wash their hands. They will observe a model of the interaction between hand sanitizer particles and virus particles, as well as between soap particles and virus particles to gain a better understanding of how soaps and sanitizers work.
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Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds | High School
Game: Matchmaker: Ionic Bonding Mark as Favorite (68 Favorites)
In this game, students will test their ionic bonding knowledge by forming ionic compounds from a variety of ions. During the game, students will be provided with a name of the ionic compound and two ions (one cation and one anion). The goal of the game is to form an ionic compound that matches the name using the provided ions. Students score points by combining the ions in the correct ratio, based on the charges, and by selecting the matching chemical formula.
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Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds | High School
Activity: Game Activity: Matchmaker Ionic Bonding Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)
In this game, students will test their ionic bonding knowledge by forming ionic compounds from a variety of ions. During the game students will be provided with a name of the ionic compound and two ions (one cation and one anion). The goal of the game is to form an ionic compound that matches the name using the provided ions. Students score points by combining the ions in the correct ratio, based on the charges, and by selecting the matching chemical formula.
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Measurements, Significant Figures, Accuracy, Error Analysis, Intermolecular Forces, Accuracy, Error Analysis | High School
Lesson Plan: Fit for Consumption? Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about a product recall of baby formula. Students will explore regulations around foods for human consumption and the quality control process that is part of food production. They will use their knowledge of the difference in intermolecular forces between solids and liquids to determine the moisture content in samples of powders. Students will then assume the role of quality control technicians and write a report in which they provide a data-informed decision as to whether their batch should be discarded or is fit for consumption.
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Observations, Physical Properties, Solubility, Ionic Bonding | High School, Middle School
Lab: Microscopic Wonder Mark as Favorite (19 Favorites)
In this lab, students observe and describe the shape, size, and arrangement of salt crystals at various magnifications under a microscope and then compare the properties of each microscopically.
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Solubility, Solubility Rules, Solute & Solvent, Intermolecular Forces, Chemical Bond, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Intermolecular Forces, Intramolecular Forces | Middle School, High School
Activity: Animation Activity: Solubility Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)
In this activity, students will view an animation that explores how ionic and molecular compounds dissolve (or don’t) in water. They will see that if an ionic compound such as salt dissolves, the ions dissociate, whereas the molecules in a molecular compound such as sugar remain intact but are separated from one another by water molecules. They will also see that some ionic compounds such as chalk do not dissolve, and the cations and anions remain stuck together.
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Intermolecular Forces, Polarity, Molecular Structure | High School
Lab: Investigating Water Resistance Through Fabric Identification Mark as Favorite (29 Favorites)
In this lab, students will design a procedure to test and compare the water resistance ability of several unidentified fabric samples. Students will then attempt to identify each of the unknown fabric samples by analyzing the polarity of each molecular structure in combination with the data collected in their test.
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Interdisciplinary, Polymers | Middle School, High School
Activity: Puzzling, Twisted Fibers Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)
In this activity, students will attempt to solve clues related to the chemistry of fabrics. Starting at the center of the maze, students will fill in each word suggested by the 20 given clues. Answering each clue correctly will help students solve the riddle provided at the end of the activity. This puzzle can be used in the classroom as part of the Fabulous Fibers theme celebration for 2022 National Chemistry Week.
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Intermolecular Forces, Intramolecular Forces, Polymers, History, Interdisciplinary | High School
Lesson Plan: Scotch Transparent Tape Mark as Favorite (20 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about how sticky tape was developed through reading an article. There are a series of activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as plans for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Interdisciplinary, History, Polymers, Polymers, Condensation, Monomer, Monomer, Alloys | High School
Lesson Plan: Synthetic Materials Through History Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about the history of synthesized materials through reading an article. There are a series of activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as plans for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Elements, History, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties, Identifying an Unknown, Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds | High School
Lesson Plan: Joseph Priestley, Discoverer of Oxygen Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will read an article to learn about the discovery and identification of gases, specifically oxygen by Joseph Priestley. There are a series of activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as plans for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Molecular Structure , Covalent Bonding, History | High School
Lesson Plan: Steroid Medicines: A Profile of Chemical Innovation Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about developing medicine through the lens of hydrocortisone while reading an article. There are a series of activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as plans for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Interdisciplinary, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Molecular Structure, Chemical Bond, Radiation | High School
Lesson Plan: Chlorofluorocarbons and Ozone Depletion Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about the history of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and the harm they cause the ozone layer through an article reading. There are a series of activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as plans for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Naming Compounds, Molecular Structure, Molecular Structure , Functional Groups, Polyatomic Ions, History | High School
Lesson Plan: The Development of Baking Powder Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about the chemistry behind baking powder through reading about its history and development over time. There are a series of activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as plans for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Alloys, Molecular Structure, Physical Properties | High School
Lab: Chemistry of Art through Alloys and Metal Plating Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)
In this lab, students will learn about and experiment with the process of electroless chemical plating in order to create a piece of artwork made from a combination of copper, zinc-plated copper, and brass.
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Molecular Structure, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Formula, Review, Atoms | Elementary School, Middle School
Activity: Atom Catcher Game Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)
In this activity, students will make several different molecules out of four types of atoms: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen in an online game. In order to be successful, the student must move a beaker on the screen to catch the correct type and number of atoms needed to form a particular molecule. Students can score points by making as many correct molecules as possible in a given amount of time.
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Metallic Bonding, Physical Properties, Physical Change | High School
Lab: Molding Metal Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)
In this lab, students cast tin into molds and observe physical changes of metals while creating an ornament. They will apply their knowledge of metallic bonding to analyze and explain their observations.