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Ions in Chemical Compounds
In this ions activity, students complete a table by combining the given ions in different combinations to make a neutrally charged chemical compound.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Lego Molecules
Young scientists construct an understanding of molecular compounds in this hands-on science lesson plan. Using LEGO® to model the atoms of different elements, students build molecules based on the chemical formulas of common compounds.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Small-Molecule Diversity
One way to study the microscopic is to make it macroscopic. Each slide of the lesson presentation presents a different molecular model along with a brief description of the compound's function. Learners use the information to build...
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Chemical Equations and Reactions
Graphic organizers, photos, diagrams, and text bring the world of chemical reactions to life. By viewing this presentation, young chemists learn how to recognize when a chemical reaction has occurred, and how to balance chemical...
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More Moles Calculations
In this moles worksheet, students determine the number of grams or moles in the given amount of chemical compound. This worksheet has 5 problems to solve.
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Chemical Formulas for Molecules
Newcomers to chemistry compare hydrogen peroxide to water, realizing that the difference of one oxygen atom significantly affects the chemical properties. Other pairs of compounds and their formulas are also examined. A few chemical...
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Percentage Composition
In this chemical compounds worksheet, students determine the empirical formula or the molecular formula for the compounds given. Students calculate percent composition. This worksheet has 10 problems to solve.
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Atomic Theory
An extremely thorough presentation walks new chemists through the basics of matter. There really isn't a unifying theme, however So many topics are covered: forces, elements, atomic structure, chemical properties, compounds, quarks,...
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Empirical and Molecular Formulas
In this compounds learning exercise, students write the empirical formulas or the molecular formula for the given chemical compounds. This learning exercise has 20 problems to solve.
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Binary Compounds
Binary compounds are explained with the periodic table, atomic charges, and examples. Viewers are taught to name binary compounds and then are presented with a chart of cations and ions. Finally, they see a few photos of forms of silicon...
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Chemical Formula Practice #1/Bonding Basics Practice Page
The first of two worksheets methodically prepares chemistry novices for naming polyatomic compounds. It begins by having them acknowledge the number of each atom contained in a molecule. Then learners list the valence electrons for a...
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Ions in Chemical Formulas
In this ions in chemical formulas activity, students are given 10 sets of ions to combine to form the proper chemical formula. They are given 10 formulas and they write the symbols of the ions in the compound and the number of each ion...
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Oxidation Numbers and Ionic Compounds
For this oxidation numbers and ionic compounds worksheet, students write the formula for compounds given ions, they write the ions given formulas, they list oxidation numbers for elements, they write formulas for compounds and they name...
National Institute of Open Schooling
Coordination Compounds
Cyanide, a coordination compound, is used in the extraction of gold and silver. Part 24 in the series of 36 delves into the world of coordination compounds. Classes learn, through readings, discussions, and answering questions, how to...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Amines and Related Compounds
Scientists call a molecule that contains a nitrogen atom that behaves as a base an amine. Four puzzles, related to amines and similar compounds, challenge scholars to prove their knowledge. After passing each puzzle, the next increases...
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Photosynthesis
In this biology worksheet, students explain where the energy of food originally came from. Then the explain one of the principal chemical compounds that living things use to store energy. Students also describe how ATP and ADP differ and...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
List of Chemicals in Space
What is space made of? It turns out that there are many compounds found in space! The 10th lesson of a science series provides a list of the compounds found in space and asks young scholars to research the characteristics of these...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Molecules to the Max!—Educators Resource Guide
From molecules to nanotubes, an engaging unit explores the world of tiny science. Fifteen hands-on experiments and lessons engage young scientists as they learn chemistry. Discussions, worksheets, and data analysis reinforce the concepts...
National Science Teachers Association
Ionic Molecular
Twelve compounds are named and each of their chemical formulas are printed on individual cards. Chemistry pupils place each beneath an Ionic or Molecular card, depending on which type of compound is represented.
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2007 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Local Section Exam
Sixty multiple choice questions cover the entire gamut of chemistry concepts. This is the local section of the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, where your chemistry candidates take a shot at entering the national competition. They...
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What do Chemists See When they Look at Chemicals?
In this chemicals worksheet, students answer 15 multiple choice questions about chemicals, compounds, inorganic and organic molecules.
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Making Compounds Study Guide
In this making compounds worksheet, learners are given 5 atoms and they draw a diagram of each. They identify the atom to the right of each and name the compound they make. Students define the terms compound, molecule and chemical...
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Chemical Compounds
For this chemical compounds worksheet, students draw the Newman projections and the energy diagram for given molecules. Students draw the structure for different compounds. This worksheet has 4 drawing questions and 1 short answer question.
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Bonding Exercises
For this chemical compounds worksheet, learners complete a graphic organizer by determining the electron dot formula, molecular shape, bond angle, bond polarity, and molecular polarity for 7 given compounds.