Virtual Chemistry Experiments

Virtual Chemistry Experiments are a collection of interative web-based chemistry tutorials. The tutorials employ Physlets and Chemistry Applets to simulate experiments or depict molecular and atomic structure. The guiding concept is to involve the read in making observations and acquiring data, and then using this information to draw conclusions and infer chemical principles.

The interactive content is made possible through the use of Java. Exercises dealing with molecular and electronic structure also employ Java3D. Consult the FAQ for additional information and for conditions of use.

Virtual Chemistry Experiments web pages may be downloaded and deployed locally.

Atomic Structure

• Atomic Orbitals (Java3D)
• Hybrid Orbitals (Java3D)

Chemical Analysis

• Elemental Analysis
• Spectrophotometry

Chemical Bonding

• Hybrid Orbitals (Java3D)
• Molecular Orbitals (Java3D)
• Ligand Field Theory (Java3D)

Chemical Equilibria

• Chemical Equilibria

Chemical Kinetics

• Chemical Kinetics

Coordination Chemistry

• Isomerization (Java3D)
• Electronic Structure (Java3D)
• Ligand Field Theory (Java3D)

Crystal Structure

• Structure of Solids (Java3D)
• Structure of Ionic Solids (Java3D)
• Unit Cells (Java3D)

Gases

• Gas Laws
• Kinetic Molecular Theory

Phase Changes

• Phase Changes

Thermodynamics

• Calorimetry

If you encounter any bugs or technical problems, please send me the details, including how to reproduce the problem. In addition, I am eager for any ideas for new applets or improvements for existing applets.

http://www.chm.davidson.edu/vce/