Schedule for Honors Chemistry
Chapter 8
February/ March 2012
SC3f. Compare and contrast the types of chemical bonds (i.e. ionic, covalent.)
SCSh 1-9 Characteristics of Science are taught and supported throughout the year.
Date
Tuesday
February 28, 2012
Essential Questions
What information does a molecular formula
provide?
Wednesday
February 29, 2012
How are the melting points and boiling points
different from those of ionic compounds?
What is the result of electron sharing in covalent
bonds?
Thursday
March 1, 2012
How do Lewis (Electron dot) structures represent
shared electrons?
How do atoms form double or triple bonds?
Topic
Begin Chapter 8 “Covalent Bonding”
Section 8.1 Molecular Compounds; Read
pages 212-216.
Complete GRSW Section 8.1
Begin Section 8.2 “The Nature of Covalent
Bonding”
Complete Worksheet “Molecular
Structures & Polarity”
Complete discussion of Section 8.2 “The
Nature of Covalent Bonding;”
Assignments Due
GRSW Section 8.1
Worksheet “Molecular
Structures & Polarity”
What are some exceptions to the octet rule?
Draw Lewis Structures on Worksheet
When are resonance structures necessary?
Begin Section 8.3 “Bonding Theories”
Lewis Structures on Worksheet
Complete VSEPR theory part of Worksheet
Friday
March 2, 2012
Monday
March 5, 2012
Tuesday
March 6, 2012
Wednesday
March 7, 2012
Thursday
March 8, 2012
How does VSEPR Theory help predict the shape
of molecules?
In what ways is orbital hybridization useful in
describing molecules?
How do electronegativity values determine the
charge distribution in a polar bond?
How do intermolecular attractions compare with
ionic and covalent bonds?
Friday
March 9, 2012
Lab: VSEPR Theory – Molecular Geometry
VSEPR theory part of
Worksheet
Complete Lab: VSEPR Theory – Molecular
Geometry
Section 8.3 “Bonding Theories; ” Hybrid
Orbitals
Section 8.4 “ Polar Bonds and Molecules;”
Forces Holding Crystals Together.
Complete Worksheets (1) Forces Holding
Crystals Together; (2) Bond Polarity &
IMF.
Teacher Work Day
No Classes!!
Monday
March 12, 2012
Review Chapter 8
Tuesday
March 13, 2012
Test Chapter 8
Worksheets (1) Forces Holding
Crystals Together; (2) Bond
Polarity & IMF.