Adjust the distance between plates in a parallel-plate capacitor in this simulation, and observe the effects on the electric field.

This section from "An Introduction to Chemistry" describes how to draw resonance structures. A few examples are given. Also find links to 3-D molecular models of the examples.

This lesson covers chiral molecules, which are important in carbohydrate and protein chemistry. Understanding the difference in their structures helps with understanding the different biochemical properties of molecules with similar...

Investigate the structure of ethyl butanoate, a common ester, by manipulating a 3-D model. View the molecule from all sides and also visit the links to animations, tutorials, and power points about other chemistry topics.

Learn more about the operon model based on studies of lactose-dependent mutations of E. coli with the series of problems presented here. The correct answers have a brief explanation to reinforce the theories and incorrect answers are...

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...

Discover different types of compounds such as binary covalent, binary ionic, binary acids, and oxyacids. Explore links that give information about writing names and formulas for different compounds.

Find out how molecular bonding is represented by Lewis dot diagrams.

Delve into a microscopic world working with models that show how electron waves can tunnel through certain types of barriers. Learn about the novel devices and apparatuses that have been invented using this concept. Discover how...

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...

Brief text summary of what students learn in the Dragon Genetics II lab along with links to download Student Handouts in PDF and Word formats, and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF format. Students use paper models to learn transcription...

Explore some virtual experiments on gases and vapor pressure, the Maxwell speed distribution, the barometric formula, and heat and temperature.

A series of virtual experiments that show students the power and importance of evaporation.

A very interesting molecular model of an antibody. Not much information is given, but the ribbon structure itself is worth a look.

A covalent bond is formed between non metal atoms, which combine together by sharing electrons. Covalent compounds have no free electrons and no ions so they don't conduct electricity.

View an animation of a ladder falling due to the force of gravity.

View the interactions between an atom of xenon and a buckyball when they collide.

View a simulation of the mechanics that make an oil pump do its job.

Watch how micelle formation changes in a solution with water compared to a solution consisting of oil.

Interact with lipids and see how they form a monolayer in water and oil.

Students observe, describe, and draw a model on the molecular level, showing how energy is transferred from one substance to another through conduction.

Learners use their own model of a salt crystal and water molecule to show how water dissolves salt. Then, they relate their observations to the structure of salt, water, and alcohol on the molecular level.

This tutorial investigates how to draw Lewis valence electron dot structures.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how a covalent bond forms, including the energy change involved in the process.Students will be asked to use the octet rule...