The use of molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods has provided efficient means to stimulate the behavior of molecular liquids and solutions. A Monte Carlo simulation program is used to compute the structure of liquid water and of water as a solvent to Na(super +), Cl(super -), and Ar on a personal computer to show that it is easily feasible to…

A single-semester elective combines Mendelian and molecular genetics in a problem-solving format. Students encounter a genetic disease scenario, construct a family pedigree, and try to confirm their medical diagnoses through laboratory experiences. Encouraged to generate ideas as they test their hypotheses, students realize the importance of data…

Discusses using the historical account of the concept of the tetrahedral carbon atom as a study in scientific methodology. (MLH)

Describes an undergraduate chemistry experiment in which an atomic absorption spectrophotometer is used for recording flame emission spectra of the diatomic carbon molecule. (MLH)

Includes a discussion of the structure of some molecules and the design of an experiment to replace CHEM Study Experiment 7. (GS)

Describes an experiment which monitors the population of the lowest triplet state by directly observing phosphorescence intensity as a function of time. Reviews the theory concerning triplet state lifetimes, describes the experimental apparatus and procedure, and presents the method and examples of data analysis. (GS)

A brief introduction to the periodic table of the elements is presented. The periodic relationships are demonstrated through the use of seven tables which include a breakdown of the periodic table by groups or families, valence ring electron populations by period, electronic configurations of the elements, electron configurations of the elements…

This is the second of several papers which attempts to introduce group representation theory to students of molecular or solid-state physics in as intuitive and simple a fashion as possible. (Author/BB)

This purpose of this article is to explain, in simple terms, the difficulty students have in a British sixthform course in proceeding from X-ray photograph to molecular structure. (HM)

Describes the components and the molecular structures of soaps and detergents and the way they work. (GA)

Describes the static and dynamic structural features for metal derivatives of cyclopentadiene. (SL)