What are hydrogen bonds? | 16-18 years

A conceptual illustration of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule forming a double helix

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Help students explore hydrogen bonding and discover where hydrogen bonds are found using this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.

These activities introduce hydrogen bonds as intermolecular bonds made between specific permanent dipoles. Students work through a cognitive conflict exercise, a simple experiment and then carry out research on a material containing hydrogen bonds.

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