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PBL UNIT 4
Bonding & Nomenclature HS

2. STANDARDS
SPS2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain how atoms bond to form stable compounds. 
a. Analyze and interpret data to predict properties of ionic and covalent compounds. (Clarification statement: Properties are limited to types of bonds formed, elemental composition, melting point, boiling point, and conductivity.)
b. Develop and use models to predict formulas for stable, binary ionic compounds based on balance of charges.
c. Use the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature for translating between chemical names and chemical formulas. (Clarification statement: Limited to binary covalent and binary ionic, containing main group elements, compounds but excludes polyatomic ions.)

3. Background
You are a lonely pair of elements (one metal and one nonmetal) in search of perfect partners.
You’ve looked for a partner on your own for years, with no success. You finally decide to go on Element-Match.com to help you find perfect partners.

4. Solution
You will prepare your Element Profiles which includes a wealth of information about you as an element.
After your profile is complete, you will search the site (class) for appropriate matches.
You will submit your Element Profile/Match document for site manager evaluation.

5. Process You will study: Chemical bonding: ionic & covalent
Evidence of chemical changes
Nomenclature (Binary)

6. Your compounds will live…. Happily Ever After