A 3-D Diagram of the Relationships among Atomic Orbitals

Graham, Donald M.

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“…An extensive body of literature − about models and diagrams of the atomic and molecular orbitals confirms how difficult the orbital theory is for many students at the university level. In high school, atomic structure with its electron distribution is presented without the complicated aspects of quantum mechanical theory as it would require a too advanced knowledge of mathematics.…”

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The Chocolate Shop and Atomic Orbitals: A New Atomic Model Created by High School Students To Teach Elementary Students

Liguori¹

2014

J. Chem. Educ.

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Atomic orbital theory is a difficult subject for many high school and beginning undergraduate students, as it includes mathematical concepts not yet covered in the school curriculum. Moreover, it requires certain ability for abstraction and imagination. A new atomic orbital model “the chocolate shop” created by students for students is presented. This model, which is the result of student imagination, is more tangible, being strictly related to daily life. The model has proved useful in teaching the structure of the atom in a 5th grade class. As for any other model, the chocolate model has its advantages and limitations, which are discussed.

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The Chocolate Shop and Atomic Orbitals: A New Atomic Model Created by High School Students To Teach Elementary Students

Liguori¹

2014

J. Chem. Educ.

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Visualizing Atomic Orbitals Using Second Life

Lang¹,

Kobilnyk²

2009

JVWR

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We demonstrate the usefulness of Second Life as a platform for enlivening major concepts in chemistry education. These concepts include absorption spectra, selection rules, quantum numbers, and atomic orbital shapes. We have built several exhibits in Second Life which provide 3-dimensional interactivity for each of those areas: an interactive experiment showing the absorption spectrum of hydrogen, an interactive model of selection rules showing allowed and forbidden transitions for each state, a 3-dimensional grid of orbitals showing the constraints on the values of quantum numbers, and a large-scale interactive orbital display allowing the user to choose and rotate to-scale atomic orbitals based on quantum numbers.

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A 3-D Diagram of the Relationships among Atomic Orbitals

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The Chocolate Shop and Atomic Orbitals: A New Atomic Model Created by High School Students To Teach Elementary Students

The Chocolate Shop and Atomic Orbitals: A New Atomic Model Created by High School Students To Teach Elementary Students

Visualizing Atomic Orbitals Using Second Life

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