This project focuses on reinforcing students understanding of chemical bonds, nomenclature, lewis structure, and compounds.
In this lesson students learn about bond strengths/bond types by observing a demonstration. They apply this knowledge in their own experiments so they can predict bond strengths /bond types based on the locations of the bonding atoms on the periodic table. Students will illustrate the type of bond formed between atoms using 3-D models made from foam balls, toothpicks, rubber bands, and pipe cleaners.
In this activity, students (and staff) wear nametags containing the name of a cation or anion. Students must meet students and/or staff "ions" and create ionic compounds. Students gain practice balancing ionic formulas and naming ionic compounds. Students should "bond" with students/staff outside their classroom. Naming handout and flowchart also included.