Demonstrating Chirality: Using a Mirror with Physical Models To Show Non-superimposability of Chiral Molecules with Their Mirror Images.

Collins, Michael J.

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ERIC Number: EJ636131

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Demonstrating Chirality: Using a Mirror with Physical Models To Show Non-superimposability of Chiral Molecules with Their Mirror Images.

Collins, Michael J.

Journal of Chemical Education, v78 n11 p1484-85 Nov 2001

Presents a remarkable demonstration on chiralty in molecules and the existence of enantiomers, also known as non-superimposable mirror images. Uses a mirror, a physical model of a molecule, and a bit of trickery involving the non-superimposable mirror image. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Higher Education, Models, Science Activities, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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