About this Simulation

This interactive simulation helps students visualise chemical bonding through dot and cross diagrams. Learners can explore how electrons are transferred or shared between atoms, understand electron configurations, and model both ionic and covalent bonding in an engaging, visual environment.

Learning objectives: Represent electron transfer and bonding using dot and cross notation | Identify and distinguish between ionic and covalent bonding | Predict bonding patterns and electron arrangements for common elements



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Chemical Bonding Dot and Cross Diagrams
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author image author image author image author image Written by Loo Kang Wee; Felix J. Garcia Clemente; Francisco Esquembre; Designed by David Loh