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3-D
Structures of Molecules For PDB files, Jmol Applets
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| | | Introduction
to Molecular Modeling (chime version) -- Here is an excellent activity
that has been well tested in K-12 classes. It will introduce students to simple
molecular structure and how to use the necessary software. There are three parts
to the lab which will take approximately 2 periods to complete. Part
I ---
Part II ---Part
III -- This activity requires that your computer has the plug-in chime installed.
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| | | Introduction
to Molecular Modeling for (Jmol version) -- This is the same activity
as above but uses the java applet Jmol. It only requires that your computer is
Java enabled? Part
I, Part
II, Part
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| | | Explain
it With Molecules -NEW- Why does ice
float?-- How does soap work? -- Why is diamond so hard?-- Why do carcinogens like
nicotine cause cancer? -- Why is a salt crystal cubic in shape? -- This is an
interactive activity using the Jmol applet which allows students to interact
with molecules. No plug-in is needed.. | |
| | | Carbon
3-D using Chime -- What are the different molecular structures
of carbon? See them in 3-D. This page requires that Chime is used. | |
| | | What
is the relationship between molecular modeling and mathematics? Chime version
-- What is a tetrahedron? Molecules with tetrahedral structure. Benzene
structure -- geometry of the fullerene molecule... | |
| | | What
is Nanotechnology -- What is Nanotechnology? What are fullerenes
and buckytubes and what can they be used for? View 3-D structures of nanotubes
and fullerenes. | |
| | | What
is Molecular Modeling -- What is molecular modeling and why is
it so important? What are some common molecules? | |
| | | How
big or small is a buckyball (fullerene molecule? -- What is approximate
diameter of a fullerene (buckyball) molecule? Use the Mage Java applet to measure
molecular distances and angles.
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| | | Food Molecules
What are foods? Read
about Fats, Fatty acids, Proteins, Amino Acids, Carbohydrates, Food Phenolics,
Aroma and Taste Molecules... | | | Molecules of Life
DNA sometimes called the "molecule of heredity",
is the primary chemical component of chromosomes and is the material of which
genes are made. Read about the Molecules of Life. |
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| Antioxidant Molecules
Many compounds
have been shown to have positive antioxidants effects . Read about Carotenoids,
Vitamin E, Resveratrol, Epicatechin, Vitamin C, Proanthocyanidins...
| | | Molecules of Emotions
What
are emotions? What molecules make you feel the way you do? Some Molecules of Emotion
are: Adrenaline, Testosterone, Serotonin, Dopamine... |
| Supplements
What is a food supplement?
Read about the B vitamins, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, R-Panthothenate, Amino
Acids ... | | | Molecules of Disease
Mad Cow Disease,
Heart Disease, Cancer, Arthritis have one or several molecular causes. Read about
molecules of disease such as: Cytokines, Hemoglobin S, Prions, Cholesterol, Nicotine... |
| Pesticides and Insecticides
What
are pesticides and Insecticides, Read about common Pesticide and Insectides such
as: DDT, Pyrethrum, Rotenone.. | | | Drug Molecules
What is a drug?
Read about Drug Molecules such as: Aspirin, AZT, Benadryl, Nicotine, Prozac, Ritalin..
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| Solvent Molecules
What is
a solvent? Perhaps the most common solvent in everyday life is water. Many other
solvents are organic compounds, such as benzene, tetrachloroethylene, or turpentine.
Read about solvents such as : Water, Ethanol, Benzene, Acetone, TCE... | | | Fuel Molecules
What is a Fuel?
Read about Fuel Molecules such as: Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Ethanol.. |
| Molecules of Color
What are pigments
and dyes. Read about: Beta-Carotene, Astaxanthin, Turmeric, Chlorophyll...
| | | Materials
Read and view molecular
structures for materials such as: Diamond, Fullerene, Cotton, Styrene, Graphite,
Nylon, Teflon, Plexiglass...
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