Modelling trends in periodicity

By Louise Glynn2022-10-12T08:30:00

A collage of photos taken by students of their homemade period three molecular structures

Source: Collage of images supplied by the author

How to use models to help your students get on top of periodic trends

Certain chemistry concepts are hard to convey in a way that both engages students and leads to better understanding. Modelling can be a useful way to establish understanding and enhance recall of hard-to-visualise concepts such as periodic trends. This article showcases how modelling can be blended into lesson planning, and the benefits of doing so when it comes to period 3 elements.

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