YEAR

10
2019

Chemical Science Project: Modelling ionic and covalent

molecules Science
Chapter 6
TERM 1

Due date: End of Week 7 (March 8, 2019)

Name of Student: ____________________________

Date: ________________________

Teacher: ________________________

Total Marks: _________/13

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Models of molecule

Atoms and molecules are too small for us to see their shape or internal structure, even with the most powerful
microscopes. Scientists often build models to help them understand things that they can't see.

A scientific model is a representation of something that makes it easier to understand. Models can be physical

objects, diagrams, computer programs, or sets of mathematical equations.

Scientists have developed many different models of the structure of atoms and molecules.

Watch the video below for an overview of this history.

https://bit.ly/KfVeL2 (Crash course: Bonding models)

Notes: Use this space to take notes from the video, or any other references used. You will need to make 3 citations at least.

From ref1: From ref2: From ref3:

Your task

Choose one type of ionic compound and one type of covalent compound. Your task is to make a model of each
molecule and a poster to explain them, comparing features of ionic and covalent bonds.

Your model could be:

 a 3D model built using clay, polystyrene balls and wire, balloons, 3D printing or any other materials you have
handy

 a simple computer animation, using a program such MS PowerPoint, Scratch or Minecraft

 in another format (check with your teacher first)

Your poster could be:

 drawn or printed on paper

 created on a computer and uploaded below

Criteria

Model

 Your model must clearly show the numbers of and types of atoms or group of atoms (polyatomic group), and
their relative locations in the molecule.

 All the molecules must be clearly labelled using their chemical symbol (e.g. Cl for chlorine).

 Your model should be neatly presented and be as creative as possible. Have specific colour for each element.

 
Poster

 Your poster must clearly show:

o compound name

o chemical formula (e.g. NaCl for sodium chloride)

o ions (cations and anions) for ionic molecules

o electron sharing for covalent molecules

o at least 3 chemical or physical properties of the compound (e.g. melting point, boiling point, colour,
conductivity, chemical reaction etc.)

o how compounds are used in daily life or in the industry

 Your poster should be neatly presented. Can you creatively use a chemical or physical property of the
molecule to add interest?

 Refer to the Assessment  section below to see how your model and poster will be marked.

Create: Add a photo/sketch of your model above.

Create: Send your poster via https://edmodo.com, email or an actual poster if you created it on paper.

Ensure that you read the assessment criteria (RUBRIC) next page before submission.
Assessment

The rubric below will be used to mark your work. You can also use it to provide feedback on your classmates' work.

4 The model and

poster show
outstanding
presentation and
creatively display a
property of the
element.

3 All required The model and

information is poster are neat
included and set and show some
out logically. creativity.  

2 All required atoms The different All atoms are All required The model and
of the molecule atoms are located labelled. information is poster are neatly
are included. correctly. Atoms included. presented.
are roughly in
correct
orientation.

1 Some required Atoms are shown. Some atoms are Some required The model and
atoms of the labelled. information is poster show some
molecule are included. thought for clear
included. presentation.

0 Not shown Not shown Not shown Not shown Not shown

Criteria Parts of model Structure of Labelling Poster Presentation

model information

Reflection

Consider your model and poster, and the feedback you received. What did you do well? What could you do better
next time?

What I did well What I can improve on

Some helpful resources:

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-the-shape-of-a-molecule-george-zaidan-and-charles-morton

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-of-macaroni-salad-what-s-in-a-molecule-josh-kurz