Atoms form relationships with other atoms, just like humans. Their relationships are called bonds and there are different types. Explore how energy is transferred between atoms through ionic and covalent bonds. 

Concepts

chemical bonds, electrostatics, covalent bonds, electronegativity, ions, ionic bonds, coulomb's law, polarity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Place learners in pairs or groups to facilitate discussion during the video
• Stop the video after the explanation of each bond type to allow learners to take notes, discuss concepts, and answer questions from teacher

Classroom Considerations

• Classroom needs a computer, projection system, and access to the Internet

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video explains the three types of bonds — ionic, polar covalent, and non-polar covalent
• Host relates bonding to how high school learners interact with their relationships, which is engaging for learners

Cons

• Video needs further support for pupils to master the concept of atomic bonding

Common Core

RST.9-10.4