Molecule Shapes: Basics
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About
Topics
- Molecules
- Atoms
- Bonds
- Angle
Description
Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D! Find out how a molecule's shape changes as you add atoms to a molecule.
Sample Learning Goals
- Recognize that molecule shape is due to repulsions between atoms.
- Recognize that bonds are not fixed in place, but can rotate around in response to repulsions.
For Teachers
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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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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분자구조(기초) SIM 사용지침서 | 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) | HS MS |
Demo Lab Other |
Translations
Related Simulations
Software Requirements
Windows | Macintosh | Linux |
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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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