Matchmaker Ionic Bonding Game

In this game, the concepts of Valence and Ionic Bonding are clearly demonstrated using interlocking shapes to represent Cations and Anions. Students also practice writing formulas that use monatomic and polyatomic ions.

Suggested Lessons:

• Investigating Ionic Compounds using the Matchmaker Game

Periodic Table Game

This game introduces students to ionic compounds based on the periodic table of elements. The concepts of combining ratios and the grouping of elements in "families" are clearly communicated.

Suggested Lessons:

• Periodic Table Game (using Matchmaker Models)