Teacher Resources (General Chemistry)
On this page you will find most of our resources sorted by chemistry curriculum topic. Teachers and students can reference this page to find activities, experiments, demonstrations, and more that they can use for their classroom! Topics and the resources within them are sorted by order typically taught.
Tutorial Articles
Tutorial Articles
> Mixtures vs. Compounds
> The Structure of an Atom
> Isotope Abundance and Average Atomic Mass
> Molecule vs Compound
> Molecular Formula vs. Empirical Formula
> Naming Covalent & Molecular Compounds
> Cations and Anions
> List of Common >Polyatomic Ions
> Naming Ionic Compounds
> Quantifying Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
> Quantum Numbers & Orbital Shapes
> How to Write an Electron Configuration
> Lewis Dot Structures
> Resonance Structures
> Free Radicals
> Complex Ions and Ligands
> What is Atmomic Number?
> What is an Ion?
Tutorial Videos
> Ions & Charges Made Easy
> Polyatomic ions, charges & oxidation states
> Quantum Numbers – the complete tutorial
> Identifying Radial vs >Angular Nodes
> How to Identify Atomic Orbitals
Demonstrations
> Flame Rainbow – showing how different salts can produce different colored flames
> Rainbow flame experiment (links to Sciencebuddies.org)
> Neodymium Compounds & Colors
Experiment Articles
History Articles
Tutorial Articles
> What is a Chemical Reaction?
> Types of Chemical Reactions
> Balancing Chemical Equations
> How to Write Net Ionic Equations
> How to Find Molar Mass
> Solving Stoichiometry Problems
> Combustion Reaction
> Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Decay
> What is Hydrolysis?
Tutorial Videos
> Calculating Molar Mass made easy
> Calculating Percent Yield Made Easy
Demonstrations
> Elemental Samarium Reacting with HCl
> Making Cobalt Ferrocyanide, a green cobalt compound
> Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide – > Dramatic Chemical Reaction with Potassium Permanganate
> How to make a gorgeous lavender Cobalt compound
> Gallium + Aluminum Foil produces Hydrogen in Water
> Cyanide Solves a Chemical Mystery
Experiment Articles
> Making Copper Powder From Aluminum Foil
> Extracting potassium metal from bananas
Experiment Videos
> Elephant Toothpaste Experiment made easy
> Make Magnesium Carbonate at Home
> Make Copper Metal from Aluminum Foil
Infographics
Tutorial Articles
> What is Chemical Bond?
> Ionic Bonds vs Covalent Bonds
> Bond Energy
> Bond Order vs. Bond Length
> Molecular Geometry and Bond Angles
> Polar vs. Non-Polar
> Bonds & Molecules
> Intermolecular Forces
>Ion-Dipole Forces
> What are Hydrogen Bonds?
> Metallic Bonding
> Coordination Number
> Valence Bond Theory
> What is a Dipole Moment
> Sigma and Pi Bonds
Tutorial Articles
> Percent by Weight Calculation
> How to Calculate Molarity
> Solubility Rules & Chart
Tutorial Videos
> Percentage Weight Calculations Made Easy
> Calculating Molarity Made Easy
> What is Molality?
Demonstrations
> Most beautiful precipitate in the world – Golden Rain Experiment
Experiment Articles
> Golden Rain Experiment
> Titration
Applications
Tutorial Articles
> Acid Base Chemistry
> Properties of Acids and Bases
> What is pH
>Acid Base Theories:
> Arrhenius & Bronsted-Lowry Acids
> Definition of a Lewis Acid & Base
> What is pKa?
> Strong Acids and Bases
> What is a Buffer Solution?Â
> Acid and Base Indicators
> What is Ka?
> Buffer Capacity and Calculations
Tutorial Videos
> pH from the Ka of an acid made easy
Demonstrations
> Magnesium metal reacts with 16 acids & ions (also found in electrochemistry)Â
> Solving a Maze using Chemistry
> Chemistry Solves a Maze Part 2
Tutorial Articles
> Understanding Redox Reactions & Oxidation
> How to Find Oxidation > Number & Oxidation State
> How to Balance Redox Reactions
> Common Oxidizing Agents & Reducing Agents
> Voltaic Cells & Galvanic Cells
> Standard Reduction Potentials made easy
> Electrolysis and Electrolytic Cells
Tutorial Videos
> Oxidation-reduction made really easy
Demonstrations
> Magnesium metal reacts with 16 acids & ions (also found in acids and bases)
Experiment Articles
> Copper crystals in a beautiful pattern
Experiment Videos
> Make Tin Crystals – Easy Method
Infographics
Chemistry Shorts is a great series of four 10 minute videos, hosted by some of the top scientists and professors in the United States, that shows how chemistry is improving and impacting our lives.
On this page you will find most of our resources sorted by chemistry curriculum topic. Teachers and students can reference this page to find activities, experiments, demonstrations, and more that they can use for their classroom! Topics and the resources within them are sorted by order typically taught.
Tutorial Articles
Tutorial Articles
> States of Matter
> Properties of Solids,
> Liquids, and Gases
> Physical vs. Chemical Properties
> Colligative Properties
Experiment Articles
Tutorial Articles
> Mixtures vs. Compounds
> The Structure of an Atom
> Isotope Abundance and Average Atomic Mass
> Molecule vs Compound
> Molecular Formula vs. Empirical Formula
> Naming Covalent & Molecular Compounds
> Cations and Anions
> List of Common >Polyatomic Ions
> Naming Ionic Compounds
> Quantifying Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
> Quantum Numbers & Orbital Shapes
> How to Write an Electron Configuration
> Lewis Dot Structures
> Resonance Structures
Tutorial Videos
> Ions & Charges Made Easy
> Polyatomic ions, charges & oxidation states
> Quantum Numbers – the complete tutorial
> Identifying Radial vs >Angular Nodes
> How to Identify Atomic Orbitals
Demonstrations
> Flame Rainbow – showing how different salts can produce different colored flames
> Rainbow flame experiment (links to Sciencebuddies.org)
> Neodymium Compounds & Colors
Experiment Articles
> Emission Spectra, Absorption and Spectrophotometers
History Articles
> Discovering the electron: JJ Thomson and the Cathode Ray Tube
> The Millikan Oil Drop Experiment
Tutorial Articles
> Mixtures vs. Compounds
> The Structure of an Atom
> Isotope Abundance and >Average Atomic Mass
> Molecule vs Compound
> Molecular Formula vs. Empirical Formula
> Naming Covalent & Molecular Compounds
> Cations and Anions
>List of Common Polyatomic Ions
> Naming Ionic Compounds
> Quantifying Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
> Quantum Numbers & Orbital Shapes
> How to Write an Electron Configuration
> Lewis Dot Structures
> Resonance Structures
Tutorial Videos
> Ions & Charges Made Easy
> Polyatomic ions, charges & oxidation states
> Quantum Numbers – the complete tutorial
> Identifying Radial vs >Angular Nodes
> How to Identify Atomic Orbitals
Demonstrations
> Flame Rainbow – showing how different salts can produce different colored flames
> Rainbow flame experiment (links to Sciencebuddies.org)
> Neodymium Compounds & Colors
Experiment Articles
> Emission Spectra, Absorption and Spectrophotometers
History Articles
> Discovering the electron: JJ Thomson and the Cathode Ray Tube
> The Millikan Oil Drop Experiment
Tutorial Articles
> What is a Chemical Reaction?
> Types of Chemical Reactions
> Balancing Chemical Equations
> How to Write Net Ionic Equations
> How to Find Molar Mass
> Solving Stoichiometry Problems
Tutorial Videos
> Calculating Molar Mass made easy
> Calculating Percent Yield Made Easy
Demonstrations
> Elemental Samarium Reacting with HCl
> Making Cobalt Ferrocyanide, a green cobalt compound
> Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide – > Dramatic Chemical Reaction with Potassium Permanganate
> How to make a gorgeous lavender Cobalt compound
> Gallium + Aluminum Foil produces Hydrogen in Water
> Cyanide Solves a Chemical Mystery
Experiment Articles
> Making Copper Powder From Aluminum Foil
> Extracting potassium metal from bananas
Experiment Videos
> Elephant Toothpaste Experiment made easy
> Make Magnesium Carbonate at Home
> Make Copper Metal from Aluminum Foil
Infographics
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Tutorial Articles
> Endothermic vs Exothermic Reactions
> What is Specific Heat?
> Hess’s Law
Tutorial Articles
> Percent by Weight Calculation
> How to Calculate Molarity
> Solubility Rules & Chart
Tutorial Videos
> Percentage Weight Calculations Made Easy
> Calculating Molarity Made Easy
Demonstrations
> Most beautiful precipitate in the world – Golden Rain Experiment
Experiment Articles
> Golden Rain Experiment
> Titration
Applications
Tutorial Articles
> Acid Base Chemistry
> Properties of Acids and Bases
> What is pH
>Acid Base Theories: > Arrhenius & Bronsted-Lowry Acids
> Definition of a Lewis Acid & Base
> What is pKa?
> Strong Acids and Bases
> What is a Buffer Solution?
Tutorial Videos
> pH from the Ka of an acid made easy
Demonstrations
> Magnesium metal reacts with 16 acids & ions (also found in electrochemistry)
> Solving a Maze using Chemistry
> Chemistry Solves a Maze Part 2
Tutorial Articles
Tutorial Articles
> Understanding Redox Reactions & Oxidation
> How to Find Oxidation > Number & Oxidation State
> How to Balance Redox Reactions
> Common Oxidizing Agents & Reducing Agents
> Voltaic Cells & Galvanic Cells
> Standard Reduction Potentials made easy
> Electrolysis and Electrolytic Cells
Tutorial Videos
> Oxidation-reduction made really easy
Demonstrations
>Magnesium metal reacts with 16 acids & ions (also found in acids and bases)
Experiment Articles
> Copper crystals in a beautiful pattern
Experiment Videos
> Make Tin Crystals – Easy Method
Infographics
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Chemistry Shorts is a great series of four 10 minute videos, hosted by some of the top scientists and professors in the United States, that shows how chemistry is improving and impacting our lives.