Chemistry Week 2 Day 1 Part 1

Language: molecular geometry, VSEPR theory, properties of chemical bonds

Questions:

1. Which property do you think is most important or easiest to use to identify chemical bonds as ionic or covalent? Explain your thinking.
2. What role do electrons play in bonding?
3. Draw a picture to show the difference between an atom and a molecule.

Mini-Lesson: Molecular Geometry-VSEPR theory

Activity: Molecular Geometry Introduction or Simulation