How does Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle affect atomic structure?
Make it relatable.
Satellites and Orbits
Why don't satellites fall back to Earth?
Why do atoms form chemical bonds?
Make it intuitive.
Tides and Moon's Gravity
How does the Moon cause ocean tides on Earth?
Why is water bent while CO₂ is linear?
Compare using VSEPR theory.
Simple Harmonic Motion
What makes a motion “simple harmonic”?
How is polarity determined in molecules?
Use real-life analogy.
Everyday SHM
Is a child swinging on a swing an example of SHM?
What causes hydrogen bonding and why is it special?
Link to everyday life.
Frequency vs Time Period
How are time period and frequency related?
Why is resonance needed in Lewis structures?
Eg: benzene.
Energy in SHM
Where is potential and kinetic energy maximum in SHM?
Understanding the Mole Concept
Why do chemists prefer using the "mole" instead of counting particles directly?
Damped Oscillations
Why does a swinging pendulum eventually stop?
Avogadro's Number Simplified
How can you visualize Avogadro's number in daily life?
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