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In this activity, learners create models of ionic compounds and observe the chemical formula of binary molecules they have created. Learners record their data in a table and draw conclusions by answering discussion questions with their peers and writing a report.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- free per student
- Ages 14 - adult
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Model pieces
- Ionic Bonding Puzzle Lab Notes
- Scissors
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Elements and Periodic Table
- Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Smith, Woody
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium,