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The BBC Education Web Guide is a searchable directory of over 3000 of the best websites for learning, selected and reviewed by subject specialists. The reviews on this page and subsequent pages were originally written by N.J.Falk. The reviews can also be found by following the link to the web guide.
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| Data | Sheffield
Chemputer. The University of Sheffield interactive chemical calculator. Relatively easy to use on-line means of calculating isotopic patterns, element percentages in compounds and reaction product yields. Oxidation state, electron accountancy, VSEPR and MLXZ are suited to graduate use. Of value to the new user are the default settings. Try these as you work through the accompanying instructions. http://www.shef.ac.uk/chemistry/chemputer/ |
| General | An Introduction to Basic
Organic Nomenclature. . Learning the names of organic compounds can be tedious. The IUPAC systematic approach makes it easier but there is still a lot to learn. This site goes a long way in helping students of organic chemistry with interactive step by step tutorials and self-assessment exercises. Using a Chime or RasMol you start with simple hydrocarbons then progress to alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids etc. A refreshing alternative to text based learning for A'level and undergraduate chemists. http://www.ouc.bc.ca/chem/nomenclature/index.htm |
| Molecular Structure and Biochemistry | C4 Molecular Playground. If you are new to interactive 3D molecular graphics on the web then this fun sounding site is probably a good starting point. Make sure you have the free chime plug-in from the Chimescape site, then select a molecule by clicking on the name under thumbnail image. Right clicking on your mouse reveals the drop down options. DNA is recommended but other interesting molecules are AZT, melatonin and nicotine. http://c4.cabrillo.cc.ca.us/features/playground.html |
| Periodic Table | ChemGlobe. The Internet is becoming a rich source of interactive periodic tables. Ease of use is this site's best feature. Click on an element to reach a clearly set out page of data, which includes electronic, thermal, isotopic and structural information. Background facts on the discovery and uses of the element complete the picture. Simple and complex tables are also available for download. A good resource for A'level and undergraduate chemists. http://www.vcs.ethz.ch/chemglobe/ptoe/ |
| Study Guide and more | Communication Skills for Chemists. Not much chemistry here but still an invaluable aid to learning. Professor Bailey has put together this easy to use guide for undergraduate chemists. Note taking, report writing, information retrieval and presentation are some of the essential skills required of today scientists. This site provides sound advice. There's even guidance for CV writing, interviews, teamwork and interpersonal skills. http://www.icbl.hw.ac.uk/~davidc/cchem/home.html |
| General | Reactive Reports. A chemistry web magazine designed to keep the chemistry community in touch with exciting developments in the chemical sciences. The friendly format is such that keen A'level chemists will find much of the material accessible and stimulating. The second edition contains articles on bioengineering of motor proteins and the use of organolead fuel additives in developing countries. Look out for the links to other valuable chemical resources. http://www.acdlabs.com/webzine/index.html |
| Metal Structure |
An Introduction to Surface Chemistry. Aimed at graduate level chemists this site offers a very comprehensive series of tutorials on surface chemistry. The main menu directs the user to areas that include the structure of metallic surfaces, adsorption of molecules, analytical techniques, imaging and depth profiling. A'level Chemistry students will find familiar material on metal atom arrangements in the first section. Body-centred cubic, face-centred cubic and hexagonal close packed arrangements are clearly explained and illustrated. A good set of links to related sites. http://www.chem.qmw.ac.uk/surfaces/scc/ |
| Periodic Table | A Visual Interpretation
of the Table of Elements. Chemistry and creativity combined. This site takes you on a spectacular journey through the periodic table. Click in the PT outline for a wealth of information on individual elements, groups and patterns in the table. You must visit the Periodic Landscape section; view the impressive computer generated visual models of periodic variations. Included are ionisation energies, atomic radii, densities and mass. Flythrough animations of these features require QuickTime. http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/pages/page3.html |
| Organic Reactions | Classic Organic Reactions. University level organic chemistry students looking to include structural formulae and reaction equations in a word-processed report should find this site useful. Your reaction and product could be one of over 300 alphabetically listed reaction drawn here by Dr Hilton Evans. Esterification, condensation, oxidation and lots more. Copy and paste for a professional look. http://www.geocities.com/chempen_software/reactions.htm |
Equilibrium, Kinetics, Thermodynamics |
The Iryridium Project.
No more boring paper exercises! Students to interact with virtual chemical systems. This is an educational experience, using computing and remote database technology. Take a look at the applets that include spectroscopic, stoichiometric and combustion engine simulations. The multiple-choice concept tests cover equilibrium, thermodynamics and kinetics. Unfortunately no answers. The project sets itself bold targets. Suitable for A'level chemists and university level physical scientists. http://irydium.chem.cmu.edu/irProject/ |
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