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The Student and Tutor reviewed Lewis structures, molecular geometry, polarity, and intermolecular forces, working through examples like NaCl, NH3, CO3, and P4. The Student practiced identifying molecular shapes, dipole moments, partial charges, and the types of intermolecular forces present in different compounds. The Tutor recommended watching a video on polarity for further review before the quiz.

The Tutor and Student practiced drawing Lewis structures for various covalent compounds, focusing on applying the octet rule and understanding valence electrons. The Student worked on mastering the drawing aspect of Lewis structures, including single, double, and triple bonds. VSEPR theory was identified as a topic for future review.

The Tutor and Student reviewed periodic trends, focusing on atomic radius, electronegativity, and ionization energy. They discussed how these properties change across periods and down groups and the Student demonstrated an understanding of these concepts. The Student was encouraged to avoid rote memorization and focus on understanding the underlying principles.

An instructor guided a student from The Woodlands High School through a chemistry lesson focused on electron configurations. They practiced both standard and abbreviated notations and worked on identifying elements based on their configurations. The lesson also included a review and practice of balancing chemical equations. While no specific homework was assigned, the student is preparing for an upcoming quiz on electron configurations.

The learners worked on balancing chemical equations, starting with basic examples and moving to more complex ones, including those with polyatomic ions. One learner also reviewed nuclear chemistry concepts related to homework. To better tailor future lessons, a syllabus was requested by a student who attends Marymount University in Arlington, who also mentioned an upcoming unavailability next Thursday.

Derrick and Mahid recently engaged in a chemistry lesson, where they reviewed mole conversions, stoichiometry, and dimensional analysis. Mahid actively practiced converting between grams, moles, and atoms, and adeptly used mole ratios to convert between different substances within a chemical reaction. Derrick also provided a helpful recommendation for Mahid to get a better calculator for future ACT prep and chemistry work.