Molecular models with plasticine and toothpicks
Vol. 105 No. 1 (2009), Chemistry Classroom and Laboratory
Vol. 105 No. 1 (2009)

Molecular models with plasticine and toothpicks

Chemistry Classroom and Laboratory
Published 2009-03-05
  • David Tudela
David Tudela
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Keywords

Plasticine and toothpics, molecular geometry, VSEPR, bond angles, chemical education.
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Abstract

The use of molecular models made of plasticine and toothpics in the teaching of chemistry is briefly reviewed. These models can be used in all educational levels and the best results are obtained when the students build the models themselves.

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