Instructional Video

Chemistry: What Is a Covalent Bond? (Polar and Nonpolar)

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When it comes to covalent bonding, sharing is caring! As part of the Socratica chemistry playlist, a useful video explains the definition of covalent bonding. Then, it works through examples of single bonding, double bonding, polar bonding, and nonpolar bonding. It even discusses the polarity scale.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils practice drawing covalent bonds using Lewis dot structures
  • Go into more detail on the difference in strength between single and double bonds
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies heavily on prior knowledge of Lewis dot structure notation
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Offers subtitles for ease of note taking
  • Includes a section on electrolytes
Cons
  • None