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ERIC Number: EJ262321
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Apr
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Molecular Mechanics: Illustrations of Its Application.
Cox, Philip J.
Journal of Chemical Education, v59 n4 p275-77 Apr 1982
The application of molecular mechanics (a nonquantum mechanical method for solving problems concerning molecular geometries) to calculate force fields for n-butane and cyclohexane is discussed. Implications regarding the stable conformations of the example molecules are also discussed. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Programs, Energy, Higher Education, Models, Molecular Structure, Organic Chemistry, Science Education, Thermodynamics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Molecular Mechanics; Stereochemistry