Activity Overview
In this StudyCard activity, students are asked to describe the geometry and polarity of several molecules and ions. Geometries covered include linear, bent, trigonal planar, trigonal pyramidal, and tetrahedral. Students will need to have discussed the concept of resonance in order to successfully determine the polarity of some of the molecules and ions.
Before the Activity
Students should have access to either the TI-83 or TI-84 family of calculators.
During the Activity
In this StudyCard activity, students are asked to describe the geometry and polarity of several molecules and ions. Geometries covered include linear, bent, trigonal planar, trigonal pyramidal, and tetrahedral. Students will need to have discussed the concept of resonance in order to successfully determine the polarity of some of the molecules and ions.
After the Activity
Review student answers:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary