Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy- Hydrogen Charge Clouds

Hydrogen Charge Clouds

 

Description: A program  that draws atomic and molecular orbitals as dot matrix densities. A simple way to draw orbitals on the computer.

Source: Frank Weinhold

Year: 1989  Vol: N/A  Page: N/A

Keywords: Dot densities, Orbitals, Hybridization, Simulation

Rating:

Hazard: Low

  • Electric shock hazard

Effectiveness: Good

  • Good connection from demo to course material
  • Good reliability
  • Time to results is low
  • Observations require guidance

Difficulty: Medium

  • Some intermediate steps to results
  • Prior practice is recommended
  • Demo  in which a display is used

Safety Precautions: 

  • Use UL approved three-prong plug and outlet

Class: Simulation, Atomic Structure

Division: General, Physical Chemistry

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