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Title Build an Molecule - concept questions
Description These concept questions could be used with a variety of activities.
Subject Chemistry
Level High School, Middle School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Concept Questions
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords molecular structure, molecules, nomenclature, phet
Simulation(s) Build a Molecule

Author(s) Trish Loeblein
Contact Email patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 7/2/11
Date updated 7/5/13

Comments

I like the simulation, but I think it's better to add some more atoms, like the Cs, carbon, to make glucose, or, cocaine, and, some more Os, oxygen. Ruben   11/20/12

We designed this sim to be an introduction with constructive constraints, so students can investigate molecules with little guidance. There are other simulations that enable building more complex molecules. Trish   11/24/12

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How did you use this activity or change it for your class? Answer keys are often not available because the activities are inquiry based and lead to multiple answers. Professionally constructive comments welcome.

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