Potential Energy Surface Model
Description: Potential energy surface for H-H-HBr. The contours of the model represents the distance between the molecules and the energy of the system. Marbles can be rolled along the surface showing the changes in energy as the reaction H+HB->H2 + Br proceeds.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Energy surface, Model, Hydrogen, Hydro Bromic Acid
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Simulation
- No chemicals used
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Deep connection to course material
- Time to results is low
- Mild effects are seen by audience
Difficulty: Medium
- Prior training is highly recommended
- Some careful manipulations required
- Some intermediate steps to results
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection recommended
Class: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
Division: Physical Chemistry
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