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Physics.org: A Gecko Wouldn't Fall Off the Ceiling

For Students 9th - 10th
Physics phenomenons explained in common terms. A terrific way for non-scientists to understand van der Waal forces.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Chemical Processes: Covalent Bonds: Intramolecular and Intermolecular Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what intramolecular and intermolecular forces are and the different types for each. Includes lots of examples.
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Handout
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Bonds Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial on covalent bonds and intermolecular forces. A good summary weak forces, including Van der Waals forces and an excellent illustration showing the relative strengths of different forces and bonds.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Sputtering

For Students 9th - 10th
Adjust the incident ion variables in this simulation to observe the sputter yield from the target.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Atomic Radius: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define atomic radius. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Atomic Radius."
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Van Der Waal Bonds and Duct Tape

For Students 9th - 10th
Adjust the peeling force in this simulation to see how the van der Waals bonds break while peeling a piece of duct tape off of a surface.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Crack Propagation & Fracture

For Students 9th - 10th
Cut various sections of a substance in this simulation to observe how the substance will crack and fracture at a molecular level.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Atomic Radius: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define atomic radius. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Atomic Radius."