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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Sep
Pages: 2
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Visualizing Three-Dimensional Hybrid Atomic Orbitals Using Winplot: An Application for Student Self Instruction
Saputra, Andrian; Canaval, Lorentz R.; Sunyono; Fadiawati, Noor; Diawati, Chansyanah; Setyorini, M.; Kadaritna, Nina; Kadaryanto, Budi
Journal of Chemical Education, v92 n9 p1557-1558 Sep 2015
Quick and real-time plotting equations using the Winplot software can be employed to create accurate hybrid atomic orbitals without complicated scripting. Performing this task on their own, students can more easily understand and remember hybrid atomic orbitals, in terms of shape and orientation.
Descriptors: Courseware, Task Analysis, Active Learning, Inquiry, Molecular Structure, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Equations (Mathematics), Quantum Mechanics, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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