Electronegativity
The Electronegativity simulation allows students to explore the variety of factors that affect the nature of the bond between two atoms. The positioning of the valence electrons involved in the bond is shown. The percent ionic and percent covalent character of the bond is displayed. A dipole moment vector is also displayed. A slider is positioned along a spectrum between ionic and covalent.
Users are encouraged to open the Interactive and explore. Or if desired, The Physics Classroom has prepared a student activity sheet for a more directed experience. The activity was designed with the intent of being used by classroom teachers with their classes. View
Student Activity Sheet.
Our Electronegativity simulation is now available with a Concept Checker. Do the simulation. Then follow it up with the
Concept Checker.
Learners and Instructors may also be interested in viewing the accompanying
Notes page. Technical information, teaching suggestions, and related resources that complement this Interactive are provided on the Notes page. View
Notes.
We owe a special thanks to Physics and Chemistry teacher Chris Bruce (
Nerd Island Studios |
SimBucket) for creating this simulation for us in order to add it to our Interactives collection.