Unique atoms and the identification of the symmetry elements of molecules

John P. Graham

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Abstract

Explicitly stating that every symmetry element of a molecule must contain all unique atoms enables students to more easily eliminate from consideration absent symmetry elements and identify those elements present more readily. Additionally, in-class assessment of the consequences of this rule leads to interesting student discussions and conclusions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1010-1011
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Chemical Education
Volume88
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1 2011

Keywords

  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Inquiry-based/discovery learning
  • Molecular properties/structure
  • Problem solving/decision making
  • Second-year undergraduate
  • Upper-division undergraduate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Education

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