Atomic Structure and Ionic Bonding

By Jill Larson

In this animated object, learners examine the chemistry behind table salt.

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The Mole and Avogadro's Number

By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton

Learners examine how chemists use moles to "count" atoms by weight. Examples are given.

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Determining Empirical and Molecular Formulas

By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton

Learners follow a four-step process to determine the empirical formula of a compound from the masses of its constituent elements. The molecular formula is determined in a fifth step using the molecular weight of the compound.

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Atomic Weight

By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton

Learners read the definition of atomic weight and obtain the weights of elements by viewing the Periodic Table and charts that list atomic weights by name or symbol.

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Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Variable Oxidation State Cations (Screencast)

By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton

Roman numerals are used to identify the charges on metal cations having multiple oxidation states. Five examples are provided for practice.

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