Molecule Polarity
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Topics
- Polarity
- Electronegativity
- Bonds
- Partial Charge
- Dipole
Description
When is a molecule polar? Change the electronegativity of atoms in a molecule to see how it affects polarity. See how the molecule behaves in an electric field. Change the bond angle to see how shape affects polarity.
Sample Learning Goals
- Predict bond polarity using electronegativity values
- Indicate polarity with a polar arrow or partial charges
- Rank bonds in order of polarity
- Predict molecular polarity using bond polarity and molecular shape
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Teacher-Submitted Activities
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Julia Chamberlain, Kelly Lancaster | HS UG-Intro |
HW Lab |
Chemistry |
| Intermolecular Forces and Molecules - Interactive Lecture Demonstration |
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Ted Clark, Julia Chamberlain | UG-Intro | Demo | Chemistry |
| Molecule Polarity - Clicker Questions |
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Trish Loeblein, Robert Parson | UG-Intro | MC | Chemistry |
| Concept Questions for Chemistry using PhET |
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Trish Loeblein | UG-Intro HS MS |
MC | Chemistry |
| Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS |
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Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | Earth Science Physics Chemistry Biology |
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| Molecular Polarity Inquiry Lab | Nicole Hughes | HS | Guided | Chemistry | ||
| Polaridade e Solubilidade de Substâncias | Eduardo da Silva Firmino e Caroline de Goes Sampaio | MS HS |
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| Ligações Intermoleculares | Eduardo da Silva Firmino e Caroline de Goes Sampaio | MS HS |
Guided | Chemistry |
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