Chapter 2

Bonds and Lone Pairs in Small Molecules: Introduction to Spartan

Thomas J. Manning and Aurora P. Gramatges

Abstract

This exercise aims to introduce students to the molecular modeling (Spartan) software. Students will construct and visualize a number of small molecules in two and three dimensions, and calculate and measure some basic geometric parameters such as bond distances and angles with three-dimensional structures.

Total Pages: 18-27 (10)

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