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Exploring Solid-State Structure and Physical Properties: A Molecular and Crystal Model Exercise

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Thomas H. Bindel

Pomona High School, Arvada, CO 80005

J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (6), p 822

DOI: 10.1021/ed085p822

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 2008

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

A crystal model laboratory exercise is presented that allows students to examine relations among the microscopic–macroscopic–symbolic levels,using crystalline mineral samples and corresponding crystal models. Students explore the relationship between solid-state structure and crystal form. Other structure–property relationships are explored. The exercise also reinforces Lewis dot structures, VSEPR theory, and the identification of molecular geometries and coordination geometries.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Inorganic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Crystals / Crystallography

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