Research Guides: CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I: Interactive 3D Models

The models below come from the Interactive Science from Gale database.

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Interactive 3D Models

Atomic Nucleus
Use the Atom Builder to view the structure of an atom's nucleus. Learn about the particles contained within an atom's nucleus.
Atomic Number
Use the Atom Builder to learn about atomic numbers. Select elements across the periodic table to explore how atomic numbers change.
Atomic Radius
Explore the atomic radii of different elements and groups of elements across the periodic table. An atom's radius is a rough measure of its size.
Atomic Structure
Use the Atom Builder to learn about atomic structure. View an atom's protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Electron Affinity
This session explains electron affinity, or how easy it is for an atom to gain an electron. Explore trends in this characteristic across the periodic table.
Electron Configuration
This session explains how an atom's electrons reside in shells around its nucleus. Explore trends across the periodic table.
Electron Notation
This session explains SPDF notation and noble gas notation, the two most common ways to show where an atom's electrons reside, for elements on the periodic table.
Electronegativity
This session explains electronegativity, the ability of an atom to attract and hold electrons in a covalent bond. Explore trends across the periodic table.
Electrons
Use the Atom Builder to learn about electrons. Select elements across the periodic table to explore how electrons exist in shells around an atom's nucleus.
Ionic Radius
Explore the ionic radii of different elements and groups of elements across the periodic table, and how the ionic radius relates to atomic radius.
Ionization Energy
This session explains ionization energy, the amount of energy needed to pull an electron out of its orbit around an atom. Explore trends for this characteristic across the periodic table.
Ions
Use the Atom Builder to learn about ions. Explore how atoms gain or lose electrons to become ions.
Isotopes
Use the Atom Builder to learn about elements and their isotopes. Explore the properties of different isotopes.
Mass Number
Use the Atom Builder to learn about mass numbers. Select elements across the periodic table to explore how mass numbers change.
Moles
Use the Atom Builder to learn about moles, units of measurement for atoms and molecules. Avogadro's number is discussed.
Oxidation State
Use the Atom Builder to explore oxidation states, which are the charges that atoms have in a pure ionic compound. These are important when an atom participates in reactions.
Relative Atomic Mass
Use the Atom Builder to explore relative atomic mass, which is the average total mass of all particles in one atom of an element, expressed in atomic mass units.
Valence Electrons
This sessions explains valence electrons, the electrons that an atom has available to participate in reactions. The octet rule is discussed.

Balancing Equations Introduction: Traditional Method, Example A
This learning session introduces the Balancing Chemical Equations tool using example A of the traditional method of balancing equations.
Balancing Equations Introduction: Traditional Method, Example B
This learning session introduces the Balancing Chemical Equations tool using example B of the traditional method of balancing equations.
Balancing Equations Practice: Session A
Test your equation-balancing skills in this practice session.
Balancing Equations Practice: Session B
Test your equation-balancing skills in this practice session.
Balancing Equations Quiz: Octane Combustion
Quiz your knowledge of balancing equations with a session on the combustion of octane.
Balancing Equations Quiz: Nitrogen Trifluoride
Quiz your knowledge of balancing equations with a session on the synthesis of nitrogen trifluoride.
Law of Conservation of Mass: Ammonia
Balanced equations obey the Law of Conservation of Mass. Use this session as a refresher prior to Balanced Equations and Reactions sessions.
Law of Conservation of Mass: Calcium Carbonate
Balanced equations obey the Law of Conservation of Mass. Use this session as a refresher prior to Balanced Equations and Reactions sessions.
Law of Conservation of Mass: Copper and Silver Nitrate
Balanced equations obey the Law of Conservation of Mass. Use this session as a refresher prior to Balanced Equations and Reactions sessions.
Law of Conservation of Mass: Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide
Balanced equations obey the Law of Conservation of Mass. Use this session as a refresher prior to Balanced Equations and Reactions sessions.

Reactions Introduction: Combustion
Explore a combustion reaction, in which oxygen reacts with another substance to produce heat and light.
Reactions Introduction: Decomposition
This session allows the user to explore a decomposition reaction, in which one reactant is broken down into two or more smaller compounds.
Reactions Introduction: Double Displacement
This session allows the user to explore a double displacement reaction, in which two aqueous solutions are mixed together and the cation from one solution bonds to the anion of the other solution.
Reactions Introduction: Oxidation Reduction (Redox)
This session introduces oxidation reduction reactions, in which there is a transfer of one or more electrons.
Reactions Introduction: Reversible
This session introduces reversible reactions, in which the reactants react to form the products, and the products react with one another to form the reactants.
Reactions Introduction: Single Displacement
This session allows the user to explore a single displacement reaction, in which a more reactive element will replace the ion of a less reactive element in a solution.
Reactions Introduction: Synthesis
This session allows the user to explore a synthesis reaction, in which the atoms of two or more molecules rearrange themselves to form one product.
Reactions Practice: Calcium Hydroxide
Practice using a balanced equation to explore a reaction involving calcium hydroxide.
Reactions Practice: Calcium Oxide
Practice using a balanced equation to explore a reaction involving calcium oxide.
Reactions Practice: Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide
Practice using a balanced equation to explore a reaction involving hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide
Reactions Practice: Magnesium Chloride
Practice using a balanced equation to explore a reaction involving magnesium chloride.
Reactions Practice: Potassium Chlorate
Practice using a balanced equation to explore a reaction of potassium chlorate.
Reactions Practice: Sodium and Chlorine
Practice using a balanced equation to explore a reaction involving sodium and chlorine.
Reactions Practice: Sodium Nitrite
Practice using a balanced equation to explore a reaction involving sodium nitrite.
Reactions Practice: Water
Practice using a balanced equation to explore a reaction involving water.

Bonding Quiz: Hydrochloric Acid
Quiz yourself on the valence electrons and bonding in the hydrochloric acid molecule.
Bonding Quiz: Magnesium Fluoride
Quiz yourself through a series of questions pertaining to the bond found between the elements magnesium and fluorine.
Bonding: Introduction
The interactive Bonding Tool allows the user to select elements and analyze their chemical bonds. The Bohr model and valence electrons are explained.
Concentration and Solubility: Introduction
Create solutions by manipulating solutes and solvents. Learn about molarity and molality.
Gas Properties: Introduction
This sessions allows you to investigate how the pressure, volume, quantity, and temperature of gases affect each other.
Gas Properties: Quiz
Explore the ideal gas law with this quiz on gas properties.
Gas Properties: Relationships
The four properties of gases--pressure, volume, moles (quantity of gas), and temperature--interact directly and indirectly with one another. This session will explore these relationships with Charles's Law, Avogadro's Law, and Boyle's Law.
Interactive pH: Introduction
This session provides an introduction to the Interactive pH Tool. Investigate solutions from orange juice to soap and test their acidity or basic nature.
Intermolecular Forces: Introduction
Explore intermolecular forces found in various substances. Learn about ion-dipole forces, induced ions (dispersion forces), and dipole-dipole forces.
Molecule Builder: Introduction
This session introduces the Molecule Builder tool and allows you to investigate the shape of molecules you construct.
Molecule Viewer: Introduction
This session explores the Molecule Viewer Tool. The tool has a variety of features to make it easy to learn about chemical composition and shape of various molecules.
States of Matter: Introduction
This session explores the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

Actinides
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the actinide series of elements.
Alkali Metals
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the alkali metal series of elements.
Alkaline Earth Metals
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the alkaline earth metal series of elements.
Carbon Family
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the carbon family of elements.
Halogens
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the halogen group of elements.
Interactive Periodic Table: Introduction
Use the Interactive Periodic Table to explore the table's organization, element properties, electron configurations, and more.
Lanthanides
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the lanthanide series of elements.
Metalloids
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the metalloid series of elements.
Metals
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at characteristics of the metallic elements.
Nitrogen Family
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the nitrogen family of elements.
Noble Gases
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the noble gases group of elements.
Nonmetals
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the nonmetal elements.
Oxygen Family
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the oxygen family of elements.
Periodic Law
This session explores periodic law, which says that properties of elements are functions of their atomic numbers and recur regularly across the periodic table of elements. Mendeleev and Moseley are discussed.
Periodic Properties
This session explores periodicity, which is the idea that the properties of elements can be predicted because of the way they are arranged in rows and columns across the periodic table.
Periodic Table Blocks
This sessions explains how the periodic table is divided into blocks based on how electrons fill the shells, or energy levels, where they reside. The Aufbrau principle is discussed.
Post-Transition Metals
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the post-transition metals, which have properties between transition metals and metalloids.
Transition Metals
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the transition metals. This group includes iron, gold, silver, and platinum, among others.
Transuranium Elements
Explore the Interactive Periodic Table by looking at trends in the transuranium elements. These are the largest, most unstable atoms on the periodic table.