Category: Cram Session
I'm studying chemistry in High School. We're studying the shapes of various molecules (non-organic) which are super confusing to me. The chemistry teacher has tactile models of the molecules, but the graphics in the braille textbook, that's used for homework, is trying to represent 3d objects in 2d.
If anyone has studied Molecular shapes, do you have any advice on how to aproach them?
Thanks.
I've seen like foam ball things they use and connect with sticks to represent 3d versions. I felt those were helpful, but no idea where they came from as it was a regular teaching tool for sighted students.
try googling 3d molecules? they have all kinds of nerdy toys so I wouldn't be surprised if like molecule legos exist.
good luck
Yes, I use the balls with the stick connection. It's a bit tricky at first, but you'll get the hang of it.
Has your teacher introduced the chart yet?
We just started using ball-and-stick molecules today, and they were very helpful in imagining molecules.
@Your Nightmare, Our teacher has not yet introduced the chart, is it a molecular memorization chart?
Thanks so much for the help, it is much apreciated.
um. I didn't bother reading the book and passed okay. just did the equations most of it is equations. you'll be fine, get use to the 2d stuff. I did for geometry.