The Chime plugin (pronounced like the bells) provides a simple route to presenting interactive molecular structures to students via the Internet or in classroom presentations. Small inorganic molecules, ionic structures, organic molecules and giant macromolecules can all be viewed in several formats including ball and stick and spacefilling. Extensive Chime resources on the Internet allow chemistry and biochemistry instructors to create their own Web pages or to use some of the many tutorials for students already online. This article describes about twenty Chime-based Web sites in three categories: Chime Resources, Materials for Student and Classroom Use, and Structure Databases. A list of links is provided.
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Dorland, Liz. J. Chem. Educ.2002 79 778.
Keywords
Biochemistry; Computer Assisted Instruction; General Chemistry; Molecular Properties / Structure; Organic Chemistry; Teaching / Learning Aids
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