Atomic Interactions
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About
Topics
- Atomic Interactions
- Interaction Potential
- Van der Waals Force
- Atomic Bonding
Description
Explore the interactions between various combinations of two atoms. Turn on the force arrows to see either the total force acting on the atoms or the individual attractive and repulsive forces. Try the "Adjustable Attraction" atom to see how changing the parameters affects the interaction.
Sample Learning Goals
- Explain how attractive and repulsive forces govern the interaction between atoms.
- Describe the effect of potential well depth on atomic interactions.
- Describe the process of bonding between atoms in terms of energy.
For Teachers
Teacher Tips
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Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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| States of Matter (Inquiry based) Phase Change and Phase diagrams |
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Trish Loeblein | UG-Intro HS |
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| Intermolecular Forces and States of Matter - Interactive Lecture Demonstration |
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Ted Clark, Julia Chamberlain | UG-Intro | Demo |
| PhET Sims Aligned to the Chemistry Curriculum |
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Julia Chamberlain | UG-Intro HS |
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| How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? |
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Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | |
| Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS |
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Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | |
| MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | MS HS |
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| The Covalent Bond Between Two Atoms | Roberto Marrero | UG-Intro HS |
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| Introduction to the Covalent Bond | Roberto Marrero | HS | Lab HW |
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| 원자간 상호작용 SIM 사용지침서 | 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) | UG-Intro HS |
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Translations
Software Requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later
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OS 10.5 or later Sun Java 1.5.0_19 or later
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Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later
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Credits
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