Three-Dimensional Printing of a Scalable Molecular Model and Orbital Kit for Organic Chemistry Teaching and Learning

Three-dimensional (3D) chemical models are a well-established learning tool used to enhance the understanding of chemical structures by converting two-dimensional paper or screen outputs into realistic three-dimensional objects. While commercial atom model kits are readily available, there is a surp...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 2017-09, Vol.94 (9), p.1265-1271
Main Authors: Penny, Matthew R, Cao, Zi Jing, Patel, Bhaven, Sil dos Santos, Bruno, Asquith, Christopher R. M, Szulc, Blanka R, Rao, Zenobia X, Muwaffak, Zaid, Malkinson, John P, Hilton, Stephen T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3-D printers
Chemistry
College Science
Computer Peripherals
Dimensional analysis
Educational Technology
Hands on Science
Hybridization
Learning
Molecular Structure
Organic Chemistry
Pharmacology
Printing
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Stereochemistry
Student Attitudes
Student Surveys
Teaching
Technology Uses in Education
Three dimensional models
Three dimensional printing
Undergraduate Students
Workshops
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Summary:Three-dimensional (3D) chemical models are a well-established learning tool used to enhance the understanding of chemical structures by converting two-dimensional paper or screen outputs into realistic three-dimensional objects. While commercial atom model kits are readily available, there is a surprising lack of large molecular and orbital models that could be used in large spaces. As part of a program investigating the utility of 3D printing in teaching, a modular size-adjustable molecular model and orbital kit was developed and produced using 3D printing and was used to enhance the teaching of stereochemistry, isomerism, hybridization, and orbitals.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/acs.jchemed.6b00953