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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ754985
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Feb
Pages: 6
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Random Walks on a Simple Cubic Lattice, the Multinomial Theorem, and Configurational Properties of Polymers
Hladky, Paul W.
Journal of Chemical Education, v84 n2 p361-366 Feb 2007
Random-climb models enable undergraduate chemistry students to visualize polymer molecules, quantify their configurational properties, and relate molecular structure to a variety of physical properties. The model could serve as an introduction to more elaborate models of polymer molecules and could help in learning topics such as lattice models of polymer solutions.
Descriptors: Plastics, Molecular Structure, Chemistry, Undergraduate Students, College Science, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Models, Science Activities, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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