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Learning Intentions

Content Standards being covered:

*Student understands why bonding (intramolecular forces) occurs between atoms, what types of bonds form when different elements interact, how the bonds form and properties that arise as a result of the bond forming.
110. Metals and Nonmetals will form ionic compounds when they come together
116. An ion is a charged atom- it becomes charged by either losing or gaining electrons
127. Ionic compounds are named according to the ions present in the compound
129. In ionic compound nomenclature, single anions end with “ide”
130. In ionic compound nomenclature, polyatomic ions have unique names that are used for the compound’s name

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity

Making Connections with Past Knowledge

Journal Entry:

Determine the type of bond in NH3 and then draw the appropriate Lewis structure.