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  Ionic Bonding | High School

  Game: Most Recent Version of Matchmaker 2023 Mark as Favorite (0 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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  Mixtures, Solute & Solvent, Intermolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Formula, Molecular Structure, Polymers, Electromagnetic Spectrum | Middle School, High School

  Video: What is Paint? Video Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  This video investigates the composition of paint, while analyzing the fundamental chemistry principles of its main components. Students will learn about the differences between three common paint types, water colors, oil-based and acrylic paint as well as the chemistry of each.

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  Physical Properties, Molecular Structure, Intermolecular Forces | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: Structure Matters Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lesson, students will explore the atomic level structure of various elements and compounds to determine how arrangement of atoms at the microscopic level affects macroscopic material properties.

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  Bond Energy, Bond Energy | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Author Test Monday Sept 14 Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

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  Molecular Formula, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Ionic and Covalent Bonding Mark as Favorite (53 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students investigate both ionic and covalent bonding. Students will have the opportunity to interact with many possible combinations of atoms and will be tasked with determining the type of bond and the number of atom needed to form each. The simulation visually differentiates between the transferring of electrons when forming an ionic compound and the sharing of electrons when forming a covalent compound so that students can have a complete understanding of each. Finally, students will become familiar with the molecular formula, as well as the naming system for each type of bond and geometric shape, when applicable.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces, Physical Change | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Intermolecular Forces Mark as Favorite (48 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use a simulation to investigate different types of intermolecular forces (London dispersion and dipole-dipole). In the analysis that follows the activity, they will relate IMFs (including hydrogen bonding) to physical properties (boiling point and solubility).

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  Matter, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Mixtures, Elements, Alloys | High School

  Lesson Plan: Observing Properties of Those Marvelous Metals Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will see how metals, both pure metals and alloys, may have different physical and chemical properties. They will investigate how these properties contribute to their usefulness in manufacturing and construction.

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  Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Electronegativity | High School

  Activity: Modeling Bond Polarity Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will model the pull of electrons in a bond between two elements, demonstrating covalent bonding. In particular differentiating between polar and nonpolar bonds.

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  Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Electronegativity, Lewis Structures, VSEPR Theory | High School

  Activity: Modeling Molecular Polarity Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use electronegativity values and their knowledge of covalent bonding to model the bonds in a molecule. Using this information they will learn how to determine the overall polarity of a molecule.

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  Intermolecular Forces | High School, Middle School

  Simulation: Exploring Intermolecular Forces with Odyssey Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this simulation, students will learn about the different intermolecular forces. They will use the simulation to see how molecules in various species interact with one another.

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  Mole Concept, Dimensional Analysis, Molar Mass, Molecular Formula | High School

  Activity: Calculating Moles in Daily Life Mark as Favorite (29 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use dimensional analysis to complete calculations and conversions for the number of moles, atoms, and molecules in several everyday household items using collected data.

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  Naming Compounds, Molecular Formula, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Percent Composition, Lewis Structures | High School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Names and Formulas Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (19 Favorites)

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach Chemical Names and Formulas to your students.

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  Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Structure, Molecular Formula, Molecular Geometry, Naming Compounds, Polarity, Electronegativity, Intermolecular Forces, VSEPR Theory, Resonance, Metallic Bonding | High School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Bonding Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach Chemical Bonding to your students.

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  Molecular Structure, Molecular Geometry, History, Periodic Table, Molecular Structure | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Phosphorous Video Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this video, Sam Kean tells the story of how phosphorus was at the center of the race to discover the structure of DNA.

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  Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations, Molecular Structure, Lewis Structures, Polarity, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: DIY Triiodide Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lab, students will investigate how iodine interacts with various substances. They will use color changes to justify whether a chemical or physical change is taking place. This activity is referenced in the October 2019 ChemMatters article called “Cash, Chemistry, and Counterfeiting.”

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  Naming Compounds, Observations | High School

  Activity: Ionic Compound Identification Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will practice naming and writing formulas of ionic compounds by looking at examples.

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  Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds, Intramolecular Forces, Ions | High School

  Activity: Constructing Ionic Compounds Mark as Favorite (19 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will construct ionic compounds by balancing the charges on cations and anions.

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  Density, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Physical Change, Chemical Change, Graphing, Alloys | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: The Captivating Chemistry of Coins Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lesson, students will develop a better understanding of physical and chemical properties of matter by comparing the composition of different pennies. This is done by determining the density of different pennies which will be compared to the density of different metals.

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  Interdisciplinary, Elements, Molecular Structure, Molecular Formula | High School

  Activity: Discovering Minerals as Naturally Occurring Compounds Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn about the basics of earth chemistry. Students will investigate and analyze the composition of various minerals, while drawing connections to their chemistry content knowledge. Additionally, students will examine the chemical make-up of the earth’s crust and interpret associated data.

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  VSEPR Theory, Molecular Structure, Molecular Geometry | High School

  Activity: VSEPR Modeling Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In this activity, students construct physical models of molecular shapes. However, students are not told what the preferred arrangements of electron pair domains are. Instead, they derive the arrangements. Students are given the opportunity to conceptualize what is happening when one electron pair domain acts upon another, and to understand how those interactions result in the molecular geometries predicted by VSEPR theory.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Polarity, Molecular Geometry, Molecular Structure, Molecular Structure , Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Physical Change | High School

  Lesson Plan: An Exploration of Intermolecular Forces Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will explore intermolecular forces, and their associated effect on physical and chemical properties. Students will experiment with volatile liquids to investigate their predictions about intermolecular strength.

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  Catalysts, Order of Reaction , Activation Energy, Lewis Structures, Resonance, Molecular Geometry, Activation Energy, Energy Diagrams | High School

  Lesson Plan: The Downside to Catalysts - An Exploration of CFC's on the Ozone Layer Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will make observations of a colorful homogenous catalyst and intermediate in a reaction demonstration that will spark their interests. They will then work in teams to analyze graphs and data sets in order to make a real-world connection to AP topics in kinetics such as catalysts, intermediates and reaction mechanisms by exploring how CFCs work to break down the ozone layer. Students will also investigate and discuss this environmental issue.

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  Buffers, Solubility, Molecular Structure | High School

  Lab: Aspirin Tablets: Are they all the Same? Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will design an experiment to test the time and completeness of dissolution of various types of aspirin in different pH environments.

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  Physical Properties, Intermolecular Forces | High School

  Lesson Plan: The Importance of Motor Oil Viscosity in Optimal Car Functioning Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will determine how temperature affects viscosity and relate the data to the structure of motor oil and the optimal functioning of a car.

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  Isomers, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Geometry | High School

  Lesson Plan: Structural Isomers Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use models to explore structural isomers, and create explanations for the impact of structure on intermolecular forces (London dispersion) and physical properties (boiling point).