Chemical Applications of Graph Theory: Part I. Fundamentals and Topological Indices.

Hansen, Peter J.; Jurs, Peter C.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Chemical Applications of Graph Theory: Part I. Fundamentals and Topological Indices.

Hansen, Peter J.; Jurs, Peter C.

Journal of Chemical Education, v65 n7 p574-80 Jul 1988

Explores graph theory and use of topological indices to predict boiling points. Lists three indices: Wiener Number, Randic Branching Index and Molecular Connectivity, and Molecular Identification numbers. Warns of inadequacies with stereochemistry. (ML)

Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study, Graphs, Higher Education, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematical Applications, Molecular Structure, Organic Chemistry, Science Education, Science Instruction, Topology, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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