Ionic And Molecular Compounds On Line I
Ionic and Molecular Compounds
Complete the following assignment by working through the website: http://www.learnalberta.ca and type in ionic and molecular compounds in the search field. Click on the first link that appears on the right-hand side.
Step 1: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. What and how are examples used in the introduction of this activity to help you understand the difference between ionic and molecular compounds?
2. What are the properties of ionic compounds?
3. What are the properties of molecular compounds?
4. How can you distinguish between ionic and molecular compounds?
5. What are specific examples of tests you could do to determine if a compound is ionic or molecular?
Step 2: Complete the virtual lab that is found under the Explore button at the bottom right corner of the page, to determine what type of compounds baking soda, candle wax, corn oil and potash fertilizer are.
Click on Data Table and record the table shown (see below). Then close the Data Table and click on the first compound you want to test. Complete the tests and record your observations. Once you have finished recording all your observations, click the Check button at the bottom of the table to confirm that you are correct. Continue testing the rest of the compounds.
Step 3: Complete a Venn Diagram Comparing Ionic and Molecular Compounds
Complete the following assignment by working through the website: http://www.learnalberta.ca and type in ionic and molecular compounds in the search field. Click on the first link that appears on the right-hand side.
Step 1: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. What and how are examples used in the introduction of this activity to help you understand the difference between ionic and molecular compounds?
2. What are the properties of ionic compounds?
3. What are the properties of molecular compounds?
4. How can you distinguish between ionic and molecular compounds?
5. What are specific examples of tests you could do to determine if a compound is ionic or molecular?
Step 2: Complete the virtual lab that is found under the Explore button at the bottom right corner of the page, to determine what type of compounds baking soda, candle wax, corn oil and potash fertilizer are.
Click on Data Table and record the table shown (see below). Then close the Data Table and click on the first compound you want to test. Complete the tests and record your observations. Once you have finished recording all your observations, click the Check button at the bottom of the table to confirm that you are correct. Continue testing the rest of the compounds.
Step 3: Complete a Venn Diagram Comparing Ionic and Molecular Compounds