Instructions
This lesson covers the following concepts:
- atoms, elements, compounds and molecules
- the periodic table
- bonding between atoms
- counting electrons
- abbreviating structure
The readings for this lesson are from The Science of Cooking:
- 1.1 – Introduction (p. 1-3)
- 1.2 – Fundamentals (p. 3-6)
- 1.3 – Molecular Basics (p. 6)
- 1.3.1 – Ionic and covalent bonds (p.7)
Lecture Videos
| Videos (Opens in Blackboard) | Slides |
| Kitchen Elements | 1.1 Kitchen Elements |
| Covalent Bonding | 1.2 Covalent Bonding |
| Ionic Bonding | 1.3 Ionic Bonding |
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The questions embedded in the lesson are formative – that is, they test your comprehension and understanding, but they are graded for completion. You can access them here Blackboard under “Check-Ins”.
Worksheets
Recommended by not graded:
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