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This is a flipped classroom activity intended for use in a first semester general chemistry course. Students are expected to have prior knowledge in identifyng the difference between molecular and ionic compounds, understanding the conceptual framework for how covalent bonds form, and how to draw Lewis dot symbols for atoms, and how to determine the number of valence electrons for atoms.
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The activity includes:
1) pre-lecture learning videos that guide students through learning how to draw valid Lewis structures, determining how to caculate the formal charge for atoms in molecular compuonds/Lewis structures, and using formal charge to determine which Lewis structure is most stable if multiple Lewis structures are possible for a given molecule;
2) pre-lecture quiz questions; and
3) an in-class activity that requires students to apply their knowledge of chemical bonding in drawing Lewis structures.
Acknowledgement: This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1504989. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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| General Chemistry Flipped Module - Lewis Structures - Instructor Notes.pdf | 146.64 KB |
| In-class Activity -Lewis Structures.pdf | 109.19 KB |
Students should be able to:
a) draw Lewis structures of molecular compounds;
b) determine the formal charge of atoms in molecular compounds;
c) use formal charge to predict the most stable Lewis structure.
Suggested technology:
1) online test/quiz function in course management system
2) in-class response system (clickers)
Attached as separate file.
Evaluation
1) Performance on the pre-lecture online quiz
2) Performance on the in-class activity (clicker scores or hand-graded worksheet)
Students generally score on average 70% or higher on the pre-lecdure quiz, and on average 70% or more of students correctly answer the in-class clicker questions.