Quick Answer:The Oxygen Molecule Model is a plastic ball-and-connector model of the O2 molecule, with two oxygen atoms joined by a double covalent bond. It shows how the atoms share electrons to reach stability.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Key Features
Two oxygen atom spheres joined by double bond connectors.
Demonstrates double covalent bonding in the diatomic O2 molecule.
Hands-on: students connect the atoms themselves.
Parts can be separated and reused.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Molecule
Oxygen, O2
Bond type
Double covalent bond
Parts
Atom spheres, bond connectors
Material
Plastic
How It Is Used
Students identify the two oxygen atoms, link them with the double bond connectors and examine the finished O2 structure while the teacher explains electron sharing. Building similar single- and triple-bond models alongside helps compare bond types in middle and secondary school chemistry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bond does the Oxygen Molecule Model show?
A double covalent bond. The two oxygen atoms are linked with double bond connectors to show how they share electrons.