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In this chapter, you learned about atoms and the bonds that form between
them. To illustrate bonding, chemists use ball and-stick modeling
kits. These kits usually contain balls that represent the atoms, and
sticks that represent the chemical bonds between the atoms. The balls
are usually color-coded with different colors representing different elements. Different
stick types are usually included so that different types of chemical bonds (single, double,
or triple) can be modeled.
In this project, you will create your own modeling kit. Your kit will contain several
different atoms. They will also contain chemical bonds that you will use to join the atoms
together. You will use these kits to create compounds that contain ionic and covalent
bonds.
Project Rules:
You should create at least six models of compounds three with ionic bonds, and
three with covalent bonds.
In addition to your models, you must have a chart that gives an overview of all
your models. This chart will act as a key, explaining how you have illustrated
different elements and types of bonds.
o Aluminum Oxide
Suggested Materials
Be creative when selecting the materials for building your models. Some
suggestions include raisins, gumdrops, jellied fruit candies, marshmallows,
jellybeans, and clay
Chemical bonds can be modeled by using items such as toothpicks, pipe cleaners,
or paper clips (remember that different types of bonds need to be made of
different materials).
When selecting your materials for making atoms, think about how you will join
your atoms together. Softer materials (marshmallows) may work better than
harder items (hard candies) because you can join them with toothpicks or paper
clips.
If you plan on using materials that are perishable, make sure you construct your
models close to the date the project is due so that the models do not spoil.
When making your atom models, make sure that you make multiples of each
element because you will need several when creating your models of compounds.
Make sure you use the same type of substance for each element (For example, if
you use a pink jellybean to represent Oxygen, then it should represent Oxygen in
every compound you make that contains Oxygen).
Compounds containing ionic bonds form crystals of indefinite size. Each ion is
held in place by the attractive force between it and neighboring ions with opposite
electric charges. Such compounds can be modeled as patterns of alternating ions
with no two ions of the same element next to each other. You can model these by
showing only one part of the crystal that repeats.
Some of your models may include elements that exist as molecules made of one
kind of atoms.
Molecule Models
Agreement for Projects Done by Two Students
I am requesting permission to work with one or two other students, of my own choice, to
complete the Molecule Models project.
I fully understand and agree to the following:
It is my responsibility, along with that of my project partner(s), to appropriately
meet to plan and finish the project.
Once approved, this is an irrevocable commitment. I cannot back out, and I must
see the project through.
My partners involvement will affect my grade, because all project partners will
receive the same grade on all components of the project.
My partners name is:
________________________________________________________________________
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My Signature
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Date
Parental Agreement:
Having discussed the above requirements with my child, I support his/her decision to
complete the Molecule Models project in partnership with the classmate named above.
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My Parents Signature
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Date
Student follows
most of the Project
Rules, completes 3
ionic compounds
and 3 molecular
compounds, and a
key that lists all of
the atoms used
19 pts
Appearance/
Creativity
Models look
somewhat neat and
professional.
13 pts
Models
All models
accurately depict the
correct compound
(correct atoms,
number of atoms,
and type of bond).
Models are correctly
labeled with their
name and formula,
and in the correct
grouping as ionic or
molecular.
50 pts
Most models
accurately depict the
correct compound
(correct atoms,
number of atoms,
and type of bond).
Models are correctly
labeled with their
name and formula,
and in the correct
grouping as ionic or
molecular
34 pts
Some models
accurately depict the
correct compound
(correct atoms,
number of atoms, and
type of bond) OR
models are not
correctly labeled with
their name and
formula, and in the
correct grouping as
ionic or molecular
18 pts
Final Grade_____________________________