Bonding in Ionic, Covalent, and Cluster Solids

Lesson Summary

This lesson serves as a review of ionic and covalent bonding and macroscopic properties of ionic and covalent solids. It also introduces students to a novel class of materials, cluster solids, which contain bonds with ionic and covalent properties. Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

• compare particulate structures and macroscopic properties of three types of solids—ionic, covalent, and cluster solids (a novel type of solid developed recently); and

• explain how the particulate structure of each type of solid determines its macroscopic properties, including conductivity and solubility.

Standards

Science and Engineering Practices:

MA Science and Technology/Engineering (2016):

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Educator SoundBites

"I was well pleased with this lesson. I would love to have more of these the intersperse in the regular curriculum!"
– Barbara Wilson, Nemo Vista High School, Center Ridge, AR