TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Does Ice Float in Water?
Ever wonder why solid ice floats in liquid water? In this video lecture you will explore the special properties of water. Learn "the science behind how hydrogen bonds keep the ice in your glass (and the polar ice caps) afloat". At the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Water and Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The chemical and physical properties of water are examined in this lesson, including the role of hydrogen bonds in determining water's properties. The importance of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Water Properties
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will describe the structure and polarity of a water molecule. They will also describe the hydrogen bonding that occurs in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Water, Acids, and Bases: Solvent Properties of Water
An article investigating why water makes a good solvent. Also, understand what molecules dissolve best in water.
John Wiley & Sons
Concepts in Biochemistry: Concept Reviews: Water, P H, and Non Covalent Bonding
A detailed review of water and its structure. Included are diagrams, animated graphics, and review quizzes. For the advanced high school student.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Water, Acids, and Bases: Cohesion and Adhesion of Water
This article defines and discusses cohesion and adhesion. Understand these two topics and their importance in hydrogen bonding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Properties of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students look at the chemical structure of water and learn how it determines water's properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Structure of Ice
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers structure of ice and hydrogen bonding in ice.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Molecular Structure of Water: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce the molecular structure of water, including the Hydrogen atoms, Oxygen atoms, and types of bonds. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Molecular Structure of Water."
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Hydrogen Bonds
A computer generated image showing a 3D model of hydrogen bonds in water.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Molecular Structure of Water: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce the molecular structure of water, including the Hydrogen atoms, Oxygen atoms, and types of bonds. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Molecular Structure of Water."
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Percent of Water in a Crystalline Solid Hydrate
Lab activity uses a computer simulation to determine the amount of water in a crystalline solid hydrate.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 4
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Empirical Formula of a Compound
Use this computer simulation to determine the amount of water in a crystalline solid hydrate.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Oxygen (O)
Here you can find some great information about the 8th element in the periodic table, "oxygen." Content focuses on oxygen's electrons, where you can find oxygen in nature and in the home, and how oxygen combines with other elements.