Molecule Shapes: Basics
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Topics
- Molecules
- Atoms
- Bonds
- Angle
Description
Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D! Find out how a molecule's shape changes as you add atoms to a molecule.
Sample Learning Goals
- Recognize that molecule shape is due to repulsions between atoms.
- Recognize that bonds are not fixed in place, but can rotate around in response to repulsions.
For Teachers
Teacher-Submitted Activities
Title | Authors | Level | Type | ||
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Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | ||
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | ||
MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | MS HS |
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분자구조(기초) SIM 사용지침서 | 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) | MS HS |
Demo Lab Other |
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Simulações no Ensino de Fisica | Carla Tavares | HS | HW MC Guided Demo Discuss Other Lab |
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Software Requirements
Windows | Macintosh | Linux |
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10 Latest version of Java
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OS X 10.9.5 or later Latest version of Java
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