ionic compound

JCE Classroom Activity #111: Legos and Formulas

Deanna Cullen | Fri, 10/25/2013 - 13:58

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I used JCE Classroom Activity #111 in my chemistry classes today. (Subscription to JCE required.) What a great way to help students make the connection between number of ions present, the charges of the ions and the neutral compound formula.

Ionic Speed Dating

Deanna Cullen | Sun, 04/07/2013 - 14:42

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This activity is used as a reinforcement activity following my use of JCE Classroom Activity #113: An Interlocking Building Block Activity in Writing Formulas of Ionic Compounds. It could be used as a stand alone activity to support writing ionic formulas and names.