BCF - Bonding and Chemical Formulas Introduction (Lesson)

Introduction to Chemical Bonding

How is it that every substance in the universe is made from different combinations of only 118 known elements? Through bonding! Elements combine to form ionic compounds, covalent compounds, also known as molecules, and metals. In this module, we will learn the process that elements undergo to transfer and share electrons to form new substances with differing properties.

Chemical Changes

This segment of GPB’s Chemistry Matters explores chemical changes using the ingredients of taco sauce as a model.

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Chemical Bonds, Lewis Dot Diagrams, and Ionic Bonds

Before we spend time reviewing the steps of the scientific method, take a look at the following graphic organizer to help guide you through the information.

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Bonding Terms

The following images will be important going forward. Feel free to reference them as needed.

Intramolecular Bond Spectrum

Ionic Charges

Ionic, Covalent, Metallic Bonds Activity

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