Unit 5: Chemical Bonding

TC* 1.1 - Ions & Ionic Bonding & Nomenclature
TC* 1.2 - Covalent Bonding & Nomenclature
TC* 1.3 - VSEPR
TC* 1.4 - Polar and Non-Polar Bonds
TC* 1.5 - Metallic Bonding

Explain the formation of ionic bonds and name ionic compounds

Determine oxidation states and identify polyatomic ions

Describe covalent bonding and name molecular compounds, including simple hydrocarbons

Use VSEPR theory to predict molecular geometries

Differentiate between polar and non-polar molecules and explain intermolecular forces

Describe metallic bonding and its properties

Through True or False Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Claim Evidence & Reasoning on simulations, and short answer questions that require them to 1) Explain the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding, 2) Describe the formation of ions and predict ionic charges, 3) Predict the formulas and names of ionic compounds, 4) Explain the formation of covalent bonds and differentiate between single, double, and triple bonds, 5) Apply nomenclature rules to name and write formulas for covalent compounds, including simple hydrocarbons, 6) Use the VSEPR model to predict molecular shapes, 7) Distinguish between polar and nonpolar molecules, 8) Explain the different types of intermolecular forces and their effects on physical properties, 9) Describe the unique characteristics of metallic bonding, 10) Relate types of bonding to macroscopic properties of materials.