Unique Atoms and the Identification of the Symmetry Elements of Molecules

• John P. Graham ^[1]
  1. [1] United Arab Emirates University

     United Arab Emirates University

     Emiratos Árabes Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 88, Nº 7, 2011, págs. 1010-1011
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Explicitly stating that every symmetry element of a molecule must contain all unique atoms enables students to more easily eliminate from consideration absent symmetry elements and identify those elements present more readily. Additionally, in-class assessment of the consequences of this rule leads to interesting student discussions and conclusions.