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Chemistry the Central Science
Dr. Richard Spinney
OSU Dept of Chemistry
OSU Dept. of Chemistry

 

  • This site is under constant construction so check for new material.
  • I have rewritten these pages to use Jmol an applet for displaying chemical structures. If you are not familiar with this applet check this link.
  • I have made use of the JME Molecular Editor. If you are not familiar with this software please check this link for how to use the JME Editor.
  • I have made use of JSpecView for displaying spectra on this web site. My thanks to Robert Lancashire for this wonderful tool.
  • Please note: all of the material on this site, and the included links, are copyrighted. Feel free to link to this material, but please respect the various author's efforts and intellectual property rights in producing these works.
  • The site makes use of several different JAVA Applets , you will need JAVA 1.6
  • 3D is here... I have added the ability to view some of the Jmol images in 3D using Anaglyph Glasses (red/cyan will work best, but red/blue should also work). These pages are marked with: anaglyph glassess
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Introductory General Chemistry Resources

Take a quiz on General Chemistry Knowledge A general quiz for knowledge you should have coming into University General Chemistry.
Lewis Structures
And now an Online Test 		A brief summary of how to get a Lewis Structure, determine formal charges and resonant structures. Now including an online test using MarvinSketch provided by ChemAxon.
A visual guide to VSEPR using Jmol
anaglyph glassess A brief introduction to VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory and the rules including an online test. (The old Chime version.) A single page with all the VSEPR geometries.
Take a quiz on VSEPR A series of linked questions on Lewis structures and VSEPR.
The Jmol-Viewer
3D Molecules using Jmol
anaglyph glassess Structures of a large selection of inorganic, organic and biological molecules, including crsytal structures. 3D available using anaglyphic glasses.
The Hydrogen Atomic Orbitals A visual guide to the wavefunctions and probability distribution of the Hydrogen Atomic Orbitals using Jmol.
There is also a simplier visual representation of the Hydrogenic Atomic Orbitals available, also using Jmol.
The Chemical Bond: an Orbital Perspective A visual guide to the formation of Sigma (σ) and Pi (π) bonds using Jmol, including bond types such as (electronegativity, covalent, polar covalent, and ionic bonding) and dipole moments
Valence Bond Theory and Hybridization A visual guide to Valence Bond Theory and Hybridization using Jmol
Molecular Orbital Theory A visual guide to MO theory using diatomics and π systems (using Jmol)
Chemistry through Electron Density
anaglyph glassess An introduction to using Electron Density and Electrostatic Potentials to explain Chemical and Physical properties of Atoms and Molecules.
Solid State Structures
anaglyph glassess An introduction to solid state chemistry, unit cells, crystal structures and packing of ionic and molecular solids using Jmol
Basic Inorganic Nomenclature A tutorial including interactive online quizzes on Inorganic Nomenclature.
Simple Organic Nomenclature I
anaglyph glassess An introduction to Organic Nomenclature suitable for first year General Chemistry (or high school), including interactive online quizzes. This is based on the 1979 IUPAC Organic Nomenclature recommendations, i.e. 2-butene.
Simple Organic Nomenclature II
anaglyph glassess An introduction to Organic Nomenclature suitable for first year General Chemistry (or high school), including interactive online quizzes. This is based on the 1993 IUPAC Organic Nomenclature recommendations, i.e. but-2-ene.
General Chemistry Links to useful General Chemistry sites on the web
Laboratory Notebook Exercises An exercise on how to keep a good Lab Notebook
Laboratory Reports Examples of how to write good (and bad) lab reports for Chem 121, 122, 123 and 125
 

Introductory Organic Chemistry Resources
The Chemical Dictionary An OnLine Chemical Dictionary, at the moment focusing on Organic Chemistry.
Drawing 2D structures A Guide to drawing 2D structures for Organic Chemistry.
Converting between 2D & 3D structures A series of exercises to help develop your ablility to see the 3D shape of 2D drawings.
Learn to SMILE An introduction to using the JME applet. This site makes use of the JME Editor courtesy of Peter Ertl, Novartis.
Basic Organic Nomenclature
anaglyph glassess An introduction to Organic Nomenclature suitable for Introductory Organic Chemistry, including numerous online quizzes. This site makes use of the JME Editor courtesy of Peter Ertl, Novartis. If you are not familiar with this applet check this link.
Draw the structure of an organic compound An online quiz to test your knowledge of nomenclature. This site makes use of the JME Editor courtesy of Peter Ertl, Novartis. If you are not familiar with this applet check this link.
Structure Determination Organic Structure determination using Spectroscopy. Given the IR, MS, H-NMR and 13C-NMR determine the structure of an unknown organic molecule. This site makes use of the JME Editor courtesy of Peter Ertl, Novartis. If you are not familiar with this applet check this link.
Chemical Reaction Drills Chemical Reaction Drills are a series of exercises on organic chemical reactions.
Organic Reactions/Reagents Organic Chemistry Reactions/Reagents is a list of the common reactions/reagents used in organic chemical reactions (including links to detailed examples).
Animated Spectra A growing collection of Animated Spectra (IR, H-NMR, 13C-NMR, MS) of common Organic Compounds (using Jmol and Jspecview, requires JAVA 1.6).
Spectroscopy
anaglyph glassess An introduction to IR, NMR and UV-Vis Spectroscopy (using Jmol and Jspecview, requires JAVA 1.6).
Spectra Database A growing collection of Spectra (IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, MS) of common Organic Compounds (using Jspecview, requires JAVA 1.6).
Symmetry in Organic Molecules A visual guide to Symmetry Operators in Organic Molecules using Jmol (or Chime)
Point Groups for Organic Molecules A visual guide to the common Point Groups in Organic Molecules. (updated using Jmol)
Organic Chemistry Pre-labs Access to the Organic Chemistry Pre-lab forms and Stoichiometry Practise
Organic Chemistry Links to useful Organic Chemistry sites on the web



Spectroscopy Resources
An Introduction to Spectroscopy An introduction to IR, NMR and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
Animated Spectra A growing collection of Animated Spectra (IR, H-NMR, 13C-NMR, MS) of common Organic Compounds (using Jmol and Jspecview, requires JAVA 1.6).
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
anaglyph glassess An introduction to UV-Vis Spectroscopy (using Jmol and Jspecview, requires JAVA 1.6).
Spectra Database A growing collection of Spectra (IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, MS) of common Organic Compounds (using Jspecview, requires JAVA 1.6).
Structure Determination Organic Structure determination using Spectroscopy. Given the IR, MS, H-NMR and 13C-NMR determine the structure of an unknown organic molecule. This site makes use of the JME Molecular Editor. If you are not familiar with this applet check this link.
Spectroscopy Useful links on the web.



Molecular Modeling Resources
The Hydrogen Atomic Orbitals A visual guide to the wavefunctions and probability distribution of the Hydrogen Atomic Orbitals using Jmol.
The Chemical Bond: an Orbital Perspective A visual guide to the formation of Sigma (σ) and Pi (π) bonds using Jmol
Valence Bond Theory and Hybridization A visual guide to Valence Bond Theory and Hybridization using Jmol
Molecular Orbital Theory A visual guide to MO theory using diatomics and π systems (using Jmol)
Molecular Modeling A brief introduction to Molecular Modeling including Molecular Mechanics, Semi-empirical and ab inito methods.
Spartan A brief introduction to using Spartan for Molecular Modeling
GaussView/Gaussian A brief introduction to using GaussView/Gaussian for Molecular Modeling
Quantum Mechanics Links to useful Quantum Mechanics sites on the web
Molecular Modeling Links to useful Molecular Modeling sites on the web



Other Useful Sites on the Web
Spectroscopy Links to useful Spectroscopy sites on the web
Quantum Mechanics Links to useful Quantum Mechanics sites on the web
Molecular Modeling Links to useful Molecular Modeling sites on the web
General Chemistry Links to useful General Chemistry sites on the web
Organic Chemistry Links to useful Organic Chemistry sites on the web
Movies and Animated Chemistry Links to useful movies and animations on Chemistry on the web
Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry on the web