Molecular Structure | Assignment for OpenStax Chemistry: Atoms First 2e | Section 4.6 Molecular Structure and Polarity
Overview
This chemistry activity was created to enhance student learning about molecular structure. It guides students through Phet simulations and then asks comprehension questions thereafter.
Material Description & Supported Learning Objectives
This chemistry activity was created to enhance student learning about molecular structure. This assignment utilizes Phet simulations and guides students through exploration and then comprehension questions. The content and reference for this activity was obtained through the OpenStax text of Chemistry: Atoms First 2e in Section 4.6 Molecular Structure and Polarity.
Learning objectives for Section 4.6 of the OpenStax text
- Predict the structures of small molecules using valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory
- Explain the concepts of polar covalent bonds and molecular polarity
- Assess the polarity of a molecule based on its bonding and structure
Attributions
Simulation by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
This activity has been adapted from an activity by Richard Hoenyefia Boni licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu/en/contributions/view/6919).
This activity has been adapted from an activity by Scott Sinex licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu/en/contributions/view/5690).
Material Attachement
Canvas Link: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/e1b2703925c84645bbdf7e32bfb7d839?shared