Reading a Triple Beam Balance
By Jill Crowder
Students identify the parts of a triple beam balance and practice measuring the mass of objects.
Measuring Volume Using a Graduated Cylinder
Learners view an explanation of how to read a graduated cylinder by measuring the lowest portion of the meniscus. A quiz completes the activity.
The Formation of Ester Bonds in the Synthesis of Lipids
By Richard Wilkosz
In this animated object, learners examine the formation of ester bonds in the synthesis of lipids using triglyceride biosynthesis as an example. Ester bond formation is described as a dehydration synthesis reaction.
Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Fixed Oxidation State Cations (Screencast)
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners examine a table containing the names of common cations and anions.
Intermolecular Forces
In this well-illustrated activity, learners examine the three types of intermolecular forces: dipole-dipole forces, London or Van der Waals forces, and the hydrogen bond. Two interactive questions are included.
Energy in Chemical Reactions
By Dr. Miriam Douglass
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine kinetic and potential energy as well as the first law of thermodynamics and the flow of energy between a system and its surroundings. Students also answer questions about exothermic and endothermic reactions
Science Lab Equipment - Pt 1 (Screencast)
By Bruce Bell
In this screencast we are introduced to the lab equipment used to contain and dispense chemicals.
The Mole and Avogadro's Number
Learners examine how chemists use moles to "count" atoms by weight. Examples are given.
Acids & Bases
By Jill Larson
Students read different definitions of "acids" and "bases." In an interactive exercise, they identify if a substance is an acid or a base.
Phase Transitions
Learners examine how melting, vaporization, and sublimation require energy input while freezing and condensation release energy.
Chemical Formulas
By Debbie McClinton, Dr. Martin McClinton
Students read an explanation of chemical formulas in this animated activity. A quiz completes the object.
Types of Elements in the Periodic Table and Their Properties (Screencast)
In this screencast, we review the positions of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals in the Periodic Table and the general characteristics of each.
Learning the Elements of the Periodic Table by Name or Symbol
By Mona Wenrich
Students practice identifying common elements from the periodic table by name or symbol.
Peptide Bond Formation
In this animated object, learners examine the formation of peptide bonds through dehydration synthesis.
Phase Diagrams
Learners examine phase diagrams that show the phases of solid, liquid, and gas as well as the triple point and critical point.
Changes in Our World: Chemical and Physical (Screencast)
By Deb Simonson
In this screencast, learners examine the kinds of physical and chemical changes that occur in substances.
Covalent Bonds
In this animated object, students examine what happens when electrons share molecules.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor pressure is the pressure exerted by molecules in the gas phase in equilibrium with a liquid or a solid. Two examples are used to illustrate vapor pressure: the drying of clothes and the evaporation of ice.
Enthalpy (Screencast)
In this interactive object, learners calculate the amount of heat evolved or absorbed in chemical reactions. Four practice problems are provided.
Atomic Structure and Ionic Bonding
In this animated object, learners examine the chemistry behind table salt.
Introduction to Safety in the Chemistry Lab (Video)
Learners read about lab equipment and basic safety measures. In a quiz, they view photos and determine if the lab technicians pictured are using safe practices.
Calculation of Atomic Weight from Isotopic Composition
Learners examine the method for calculating the atomic weight of copper from the natural percent composition of each of its two isotopes.
Moles
In this animated object, students are introduced to moles as a measurement.
Measuring Gas Pressure
By Dr. Miriam Douglass, Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners convert units used to designate pressure. Units for pressure are atm, mm Hg, torr, and pascal.
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Learners examine the meaning of oxidation, reduction, and half-reaction, and watch a film showing the deposition of copper metal from the reduction of copper (II) ion by aluminum. A brief quiz completes the activity.