Build an Molecule - Inquiry-based basics

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Submission Information
Authors	Patricia Loeblein
Contact Email	patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu
School / Organization	PhET
Submitted	11/07/02
Updated	11/09/12
Contribution Description
Title	Build an Molecule - Inquiry-based basics
Simulations	Build a Molecule
Keywords	phet, molecules, nomenclature, molecular structure
Description	Learning Goals: Students will be able to: Review: •Describe the differences between an atom and a molecule. •Describe what the subscripts and coefficients indicate in chemistry notation. •Use proper chemistry nomenclature. New: •Construct simple molecules from atoms. •Write rules for how atoms are arranged given formulas for some common molecules •Draw, name, and write formulas for some common molecules.
Level	Undergraduate - Intro, High School
Type	Concept Questions, Lab, Homework
Subject	Chemistry
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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