Basics of chemical bonding
I can describe how electron configurations determine chemical bonding.
8,000 schools use Gynzy
92,000 teachers use Gynzy
1,600,000 students use Gynzy
General
In this lesson, students will learn how and why elements form compounds.
Standards
NGSS: MS-PS1-1
Learning objective
Students will be able to describe how electron configurations determine chemical bonding.
Introduction
Students will try to make as many words out of the word "chemistry" as they can. This will be a basis for students to understand different ways that elements can bond.
Instruction
Students will first be shown how they can use the periodic table to create a graphic representation of the electrons in each atom. From this, students will be able to count the number of valence electrons. Students will draw electron diagrams and identify the number of valence electrons.
They will be introduced to the octet rule (and exceptions) that dictate bonding. From here, students should begin to be able to predict how elements can come together. Students will predict whether or not elements would bond based on the octet rule.
Quiz
Review the lesson with 10 multiple-choice questions.
Closing
Students will recall what they learned by identifying the number of valence electrons in a particular element and draw an electron dot diagram.
The online teaching platform for interactive whiteboards and displays in schools
Save time building lessons
Manage the classroom more efficiently
Increase student engagement
Discover more!
About Gynzy
Gynzy is an online teaching platform for interactive whiteboards and displays in schools.
With a focus on elementary education, Gynzy’s Whiteboard, digital tools, and activities make it easy for teachers to save time building lessons, increase student engagement, and make classroom management more efficient.