Are you looking for fresh and engaging ideas to teach the topic of ionic and molecular compounds? Look no further. This resource may be the answer. It is designed to provide your students the opportunity to:
 
1. Learn about the properties of ionic and molecular compounds.
2. Conduct experiments and classify compounds as either ionic or molecular.
3. Practice naming ionic and molecular compounds
4. Collaborate with others.
5. Make observations and collect data.
 
***Please see the preview to check sample worksheets, list of materials, and further details ***
 
The resource includes:
Ionic and Molecular Compounds Reading (1 page)
Post Reading Worksheet (1 page)
Classifying Compounds Lab (2 pages)
Naming Ionic Compounds Task Activity Worksheet (2 pages)
Cations, Anions, and Polyatomic Ions List (1 page)
Task Cards for Cations, Anions, and Polyatomic Ions ( 7 pages )
Ionic Compounds Mingle Activity ( 2 pages )
Naming Molecular Compounds ( 2 pages )
Answer Keys
 
 
The resource can be easily integrated into your existing teaching materials, used as a stand-alone, or even as a review at the end of the unit.
 
Check out this related resource too : Chemical Reactions And Balancing Chemical Equations Multiple Activity Lesson
 
Part 1:Ionic and Molecular Compounds Reading
 
In this part, students will read a passage about ionic and molecular compounds. They will llearn about the general properties of these compounds and some common examples. Afterward, they will use the information in the passage to complete a post reading worksheet. This part may be assigned as a preclass work or even to review the differences between ionic and molecular compounds.
 
Part 2: Classifying Compounds Lab
In this part, students will do a lab to investigate and classify 6 compounds as ionic or molecular. These include;
Calcium chloride (CaCl₂)
Urea (CO(NH₂)₂)
Sucrose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁)
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)
Potassium iodide (KI)
Naphthalene (C₁₀H₈)
 
*** I have included an EDITABLE MS WORD VERSION to allow you to make any changes based on the chemicals you have available***
 
*** Please see labsheet, procedures, material list, and futher details in the preview***
 
Part 3:Naming Ionic Compounds Task Activity
 
In this part, pairs or groups of students will form and name ionic compounds. They will select metal ions and non-metal ions from piles of cards to create an ionic compound. They will record their answers on the corresponding worksheet.
 
Optional Activity to The Task Cards:
 
If you are interested in a more active and fun lesson, you may consider the mingling activity in place of the task cards. Detailed guidelines are included in the resource.
 
Part 4:Naming Molecular Compounds
 
In this part, students will write the names of molecular compounds when given their chemical formula and vice versa.
I have included a naming guide to help students successfully complete the task.
Check the preview for sample sheet.
 
I believe this resource will be a great addition to your teaching toolbox and help your students master ionic and molecular compounds in a fun and engaging way. This resource will provide them the chance to practice their data collection and observational skills + more. The list of materials is quite easy to find, there's an editable MS Word Version to the lab and the setup doesn't require much time which saves the teacher valuable time.
 
I have included the answer key to all worksheets. See the preview.
 
Grade Level:
Grades 9 - 12
 
 
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