Simulate ionic bonds between a variety of metals and nonmetals. Select a metal and a nonmetal atom, and transfer electrons from one to the other. Observe the effect of gaining and losing electrons on charge, and rearrange the atoms to represent the molecular structure. Additional metal and nonmetal atoms can be added to the screen, and the resulting chemical formula can be displayed.
Launch GizmoSimulate ionic bonds between a variety of metals and nonmetals. Select a metal and a nonmetal atom, and transfer electrons from one to the other. Observe the effect of gaining and losing electrons on charge, and rearrange the atoms to represent the molecular structure. Additional metal and nonmetal atoms can be added to the screen, and the resulting chemical formula can be displayed.
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This task card can be used for remote learning or in class as a small group, a station, or individual act... (more)ivity. In this activity, students will create a sodium chloride molecule and explore how metals bond with nonmetals to create an ionic bond.
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This task card can be used for remote learning or in class as a small group, a station, or individual act... (more)ivity. In this activity, students will use the Gizmo and a periodic table to determine patterns in how elements are groups into families based on similar chemical properties.
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