Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals I
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals II
Paramagnetism of Transition Metals Salts
Computer NaCl Crystal Cleavage
Octahedral, Hexagonal, and Tetrahedral Shapes
Thermoluminescent Sodium Chloride
Jars of Sand Representing Electron Flow in a Band
Temperature Dependence on Resistance
Thermal Conductivity of Metals
Glycerine Tube Representing Hole Energies
Counting Photons Using a Solar Cell
Effect of Pressure on the Melting Point of Ice
Fixed Ball and Stick Crystal Models
Will Tissue Hold Water? Interfacial Tension
Photoluminescence of a Vinyl Sheet
Crystals Videotape
Description: From the Chemistry Animation Project, a videotape that illustrates Miller indices, lattice vectors, and crystal surface structure of face centered cubes.
Source: Chemistry Animation Project/Journal of Chemistry Education
Year: 1993 Vol: 70 issue 9 Page: 739
Keywords: Solids, Animation, Miller indices, Crystal structures, Vector
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Electric shock hazard
- Model or simulation
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Good reliability
- Somewhat connected conceptually to course material
- Time to results is medium
- Mild effects are seen by audience
Difficulty: Low
- Video or simulation
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Use of UL approved three-prong grounded plug and outlet
- Eye protection required
Class: Solids, Simulation, Atomic and Molecular Structures, Solid State Chemistry
Division: General, Inorganic Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry