This document provides instructions for a learning task that requires students to work with a partner to research a chemical compound, its properties, and real-world uses. They must create a Google Slides presentation that identifies the compound's name and formula, whether it is ionic or covalent, key properties like melting/boiling points and physical appearance, a minimum of three uses or applications, and include at least one image. Students are to select a compound from a provided list, make an editable copy to share with their partner and teacher.

1. PURPOSE – To learn about the real-world uses/applications of various
chemical compounds.
LEARNING TASK – Work with a partner of your choosing to research a
compound and prepare a brief Google Slides presentation on its
properties and uses.

2. REQUIREMENTS
1. Identify the name and formula
2. State whether it is IONIC or
COVALENT
3. List key properties:
• Melting and boiling points
• Physical appearance/state
4. Minimum of 3
uses/applications/interesting
facts
5. Include at least one image
PROCEDURE
1. Select a compound from the list
2. Create a Google Slides presentation
3. Share an EDITABLE copy with your
partner AND with me:
Andrew_Cox@g.gcpsk12.org
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use
terms you don’t know!