You are on page 1of 2

Name: ______________________________________________ Date: _________________ Period: ______

Molecular Models of Covalent Compounds


1. Obtain a molecular model kit. Listed below are the color codes for the atoms: Black = carbon yellow = hydrogen red = oxygen or sulfur Green = halogens blue = nitrogen 2. Each individual stick represents a single covalent bond. The springs can bend to help make double or triple bonds. 3. Draw the Electron Shell Diagram and the structural formula

Molecule

What is it?

Electron Shell Diagram

Structural Formula

Relation to Living Things

H2

Hydrogen Gas

H-H

Produced by some bacteria.

HCl

Hydrochloric Acid

Cl2

Chlorine Gas

O2

Oxygen Gas

H2O

Water

H2S

Hydrogen Sulfide Gas

NH3

Ammonia

CH4

Methane Gas

CO2

Carbon Dioxide

N2

Nitrogen Gas

HCN

Hydrogen Cyanide

H2O2

Hydrogen Peroxide

CH3CH2OH

Ethanol

Glycine

Glucose

You might also like