Creative Chemistry with CoScine CoScine

There are 3 places students get stuck in VSEPR:They never learn electron domainThey get confused on how many electrons to put in the modelThey confuse electron and molecular geometryIf you'd like to know how to fix or prevent those, then listen to the episodes.Intro to VSEPR worksheet

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How important is electron domain? Why do students bomb this easiest question on the VSEPR test? In today's episode, you'll learn a quick (and colorful) way to teach electron domain.

This podcast is doing 3 month seasons, so join back Feb 6th, 2023 for the next episode.In the meantime, DM me at CoscineCreative or email me at coscine@coscinecreative.com on Instagram to let me know what you want to hear next year.

If you need a lab, or a way to interest your students in chemistry...instead of the upcoming break, this is the lab you should try. With the appropriate glassware, of course.Want to see the lab?