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Jensen, William B. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Discusses major events leading to the development of the octet rule. Three conclusions based on the work of Mendeleev, Abegg, Thompson, Kossel, Lewis, and Langmuir are considered as is the debate over the rule's validity. (JN)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, College Science

Jensen, William B. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Described is a method of utilizing the standard ball and stick models, used in demonstrating molecular structure, for building two electron bonding components. Included is the construction of several molecules with word and picture descriptions. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials