Molecular Geometry, Bonding and Balloons—Demonstration Kit

Name: Molecular Geometry, Bonding and Balloons—Demonstration Kit
Brand: By: The Flinn Staff
SKU: AP6878
Price: 43.25 USD
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By: The Flinn Staff

molecular geometry, molecular structure, molecular models

covalent bonding, hybrid orbitals, organic compounds, VSEPR

tetrahedron, trigonal bipyramid, octagon

Item #: AP6878

Price: $43.25

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With the Molecular Geometry, Bonding and Balloons Demonstration Kit uses balloons to build amazing models of molecular shapes. Simply tie balloons together with our special balloon holder to help students visualize the molecular shapes.

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Imagine! Use balloons to build amazing models of molecular shapes. Make a tetrahedron, an octagon or even a trigonal bipyramid. Simply tie balloons together with our specially designed multiple balloon holder to help students visualize the shapes of molecules and sketch their three-dimensional structures. Comprehensive instructions guide you through the process to construct every kind of molecular geometry predicted using VSEPR theory. The models are very quickly interchanged so that all structures can be covered. The holder and balloons may also be used to illustrate hybrid orbitals and even sigma versus pi bonding in organic compounds.

Concepts: Covalent bonding, VSEPR theory, hybrid orbitals, sigma and pi bonds.
Time Required: 25 minutes

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Materials Included in Kit:
Balloons, cylindrical, assorted colors, 5" x 24", 16
Balloons, pear shaped, royal blue, 12", 20
Balloons, red, 5
Fishing leader, 5", 6
Metal ring, zinc plated
Wire, straight, 18", 2

Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)^†

Science & Engineering Practices

Developing and using models
Constructing explanations and designing solutions

Disciplinary Core Ideas

MS-PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
HS-PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

Crosscutting Concepts

Patterns
Scale, proportion, and quantity
Systems and system models
Energy and matter
Structure and function

Performance Expectations

HS-PS1-1. Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.