This lesson will provide an understanding of the basic chemistry of molecules. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Molecules."

An interactive display of quasicrystals allows students to study the inner components and molecular make-up of these structures. Since the discovery of quasicrystals, a lot of efforts have been put on finding the locations of atoms...

Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...

This is a computer generated 3D image of a carbon monoxide molecule. Carbon monoxide contains one carbon atom and one oxygen atom. It is an odorless gas that is highly toxic to humans.

Water molecule, complete with coordinates.

Drawing of sucrose molecule -- table sugar. Colors show negative electrical potential on its molecular surface.

Drawing of a caffeine molecule. Hydrogen = white; Carbon = blue; Oxygen = red

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) method used to get an image of the first molecule -- a pentacene structure -- in Switzerland, 2009.

This diagram shows a 3D computer generated image of the triatomic molecule known as ozone. Ozone is an allotrope that contains three oxygen atoms. The ozone layer found in the upper atmosphere helps protect the Earth against potentially...

This lesson demonstrates how to convert from grams to particles (molecules, atoms, ion). It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Converting from Grams to Particles."

This lesson demonstrates how to convert from moles to particles (molecules, atoms, ion). It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Converting from Moles to Particles."

Benzene animation, showing some vibrational modes.

Find out the basic characteristics and main properties of all matter.

A guided slide show presentation illustrating how to convert from particles to moles.

This lesson will show the 8 levels of organization in living organisms, ranging from smallest to largest. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "8 Levels of Organization."

This diagram shows the chemical structure of methane. A methane molecule contains one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms.