Lesson
Title/Focus
Subject/Grade
Level
Ionic vs Molecular Compounds
Date
November 3rd, 2015
Science, Grade 9B
Time
Duration
90 Minutes
Unit
B – Matter and Chemical Change
Teacher
Ms. Julia Adolf
OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES
General
Learning
Outcomes:
Specific
Learning
Outcomes:
9B-3. Describe ideas used in interpreting the chemical nature of matter, both in the past and
present, and identify example evidence that has contributed to the development of these ideas
9B-4. Apply simplified chemical nomenclature in describing elements, compounds and chemical
reactions
9B-3.4 distinguish between ionic and molecular compounds, and describe the properties of some
common examples of each
9B-4.1 read and interpret chemical formulas for compounds of two elements, and give the IUPAC
(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) name and common name of these
compounds
9B-4.2 identify/describe chemicals commonly found in the home, and write the chemical symbols
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
 be able to distinguish between ionic and molecular compounds
 be able to recognize multivalent and polyatomic ions
 be able to describe the properties of some common examples of each
 be able to read and interpret chemical formulas for compounds of two elements, and give the IUPAC
(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) name and common name of these compounds
 be able to identify/describe chemicals commonly found in the home, and write the chemical symbols
ASSESSMENTS
Observations:
Verbal Questioning and Communication
Products/Performances:
Analyzing Chemical Compounds Worksheet
Naming Ionic Compounds Assignment
LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
 Alberta Program of Studies
 Computer, lab WS, quiz
 Chemicals, beakers, stir sticks, distilled water,
conductivity meters, scoopulas
PROCEDURE
Prior to lesson
Schedule
Learning Activity #1
Print handouts and quiz, set up lab equipment
Introduction
1. Review of Ions and Atoms
2. Ions and Atoms Quiz
3. Ionic vs. Molecular Properties
4. Molecular Compounds WS
Body
Review of Ions and Atoms
Time
5 Minutes
Teacher Notes:
Learning Activity #2
Review how to find protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Ions and Atoms Quiz
40 Minutes
Teacher Notes:
Students may use their own periodic tables, those to do have one give
them a test table but be sure to get them back.
Students have as long as they need within reason.
Students may not have their phones out during this time.
Learning Activity #3
Teacher Notes:
Ionic vs. Molecular Properties Lab
30 Minutes
Arrange the lab so that the eight different chemicals are spaced out
across the room. Have the students work in groups of three.
Students need to read through the lab first, and then retrieve lab coats
and googles (hair tied up as well.)
Students will have 5 minutes to go through the first station, cleaning
their beaker and taking it with them to each subsequent one.
Remind students to rinse the conductivity meters with distilled water
after each test.
Students then will have 3 minutes of for the remainder of the stations.
Students are to clean the last station that they are at.
Learning Activity #4
Molecular Compounds Worksheet
Teacher Notes:
Have students continue to work through their booklet completely the
molecular compounds assignment.
Closure:
Closure
Students are to complete the lab for homework. Please make sure to
pay attention to the formula’s to help you figure out which compounds
are ionic and which are molecular.
15 Minutes