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ERIC Number: EJ357272
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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A Novel Pictorial Approach to Teaching Molecular Motions in Polyatomic Molecules.
Verkade, John G.
Journal of Chemical Education, v64 n5 p411-16 May 1987
Describes a procedure for teaching the "generator orbital" (GO) approach of molecular orbital bonding in polyatomic molecules. Explains how the GO can be utilized with students in generating the vibrational, rotational, and translational modes of molecules in a completely pictorial manner. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, Learning Strategies, Molecular Structure, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Visualization
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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