The Nature of Matter · Physical Science

Chemical Bonding and Compounds

Investigating how atoms interact to form ionic and molecular compounds with distinct properties.

Key Questions

  1. 1What determines whether two atoms will share electrons or transfer them entirely?
  2. 2How do the properties of a compound differ from the properties of the elements that make it up?
  3. 3Why does the molecular structure of water lead to its unique life-sustaining properties?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Chemistry: The Nature of Matter - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Science
Unit: The Nature of Matter
Period: Physical Science

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