JCE Software, 6C1: Solid State Structures for MacMolecule

Solid State Structures for MacMolecule

Ludwig A. Mayer
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 95192

Note:
This program is included in both the General Chemistry Collection (SP-16) and the Advanced Chemistry Collection (SP-28).

To Order General Chemistry Collection
To Order Advanced Chemistry Collection

A tetrahedral hole from Solid State Structures.
Solid State Structures for MacMolecule (1) provides an effective visualization of extended structure solids. Created specifically to simulate and complement models constructed using the ICE Solid State Model Kit (2), this collection of 97 image files allows the user to display, rotate, and examine individually a large collection of 3-D structure images. The structures represented by the models and these computer visualizations are useful and effective enhancements for introductory solid-state structure instruction.

Coordination number 8 depicted by Solid State Structures.
The collection is divided into three parts: Illustrated Guide Structures, Coordination Geometries, and Complementary Structures. The Illustrated Guide Structures simulate structures presented from each page of the Instruction Manual to Accompany the Solid-State Model Kit pp 960 and the Illustrated Guide to Accompany the Solid-State Model Kit. The images in the Coordination Geometries correspond to those in the Instruction Manual to Accompany the Solid-State Model Kit pp 6271 enhancing them by using techniques that are not possible with the model kit alone. The Complementary Structures emphasize features of selected structures from the Illustrated Guide Structures again using techniques not possible with the physical structure models. Each image is accompanied by a text description that provides the name of the structure, the color key for atoms or ions, alternate image form of the structure that can be viewed by selecting the Ball and Stick Model from the MacMolecule Options menu, and a page reference to the appropriate Solid State Model Kit manual.
A copy of MacMolecule version 1.7 is included.

Hardware and Software Requirements
Software in Series C of JCE: Software requires an Apple Macintosh computer (Macintosh Plus, SE or SE/30, Classic or Classic II, any Macintosh II, Centris, Quadra, PowerBook, or PowerMac) with a hard disk drive and an 800 K or SuperDrive floppy disk drive. System Software version 6.0.7 or later is also required. If you are running System 7 or MultiFinder, at least 2 MB RAM is required. A Macintosh compatible printer is optional.
MacMolecule is required to view the structures. MacMolecule 1.7.1 supplied with this issue requires a 68020 or greater microprocessor and a math coprocessor. It will not run on Power Macintosh computers or 680X0 Macintosh computers that do not have a math coprocessor. You can obtain a version of MacMolecule 2 or MacMolecule 2 Lite (free) that will run on any Macintosh. Point your browser to http://www.molvent.com/.
If you are not using System 7, 32-bit Color QuickDraw system extension is required. Although not strictly a requirement, a 256 or higher color display is strongly recommended. Solid State Structures for MacMolecule requires 1.4 MB of free disk space.
Solid State Structures for MacMolecule is compatible with System 7.
Literature Cited

Myers, E.; Blanco, C.; Hallick, R. B.; and Jahnke, J. MacMolecule v 1.7, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721.
Mayer, L.; et al. Solid State Model Kit, Institute for Chemical Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706.

First Published: August 1994
Citation: Mayer, L. A. . Solid State Structures for MacMolecule J. Chem. Educ. Software 6C1
Keywords: Lecture Aid; Computer Room; High School; General; Inorganic; Solid state; Structural chemistry

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Solid State Structures for MacMolecule
Ludwig A. Mayer San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 95192

Note:	This program is included in both the General Chemistry Collection (SP-16) and the Advanced Chemistry Collection (SP-28). To Order General Chemistry Collection To Order Advanced Chemistry Collection

A tetrahedral hole from Solid State Structures. Solid State Structures for MacMolecule (1) provides an effective visualization of extended structure solids. Created specifically to simulate and complement models constructed using the ICE Solid State Model Kit (2), this collection of 97 image files allows the user to display, rotate, and examine individually a large collection of 3-D structure images. The structures represented by the models and these computer visualizations are useful and effective enhancements for introductory solid-state structure instruction. Coordination number 8 depicted by Solid State Structures. The collection is divided into three parts: Illustrated Guide Structures, Coordination Geometries, and Complementary Structures. The Illustrated Guide Structures simulate structures presented from each page of the Instruction Manual to Accompany the Solid-State Model Kit pp 960 and the Illustrated Guide to Accompany the Solid-State Model Kit. The images in the Coordination Geometries correspond to those in the Instruction Manual to Accompany the Solid-State Model Kit pp 6271 enhancing them by using techniques that are not possible with the model kit alone. The Complementary Structures emphasize features of selected structures from the Illustrated Guide Structures again using techniques not possible with the physical structure models. Each image is accompanied by a text description that provides the name of the structure, the color key for atoms or ions, alternate image form of the structure that can be viewed by selecting the Ball and Stick Model from the MacMolecule Options menu, and a page reference to the appropriate Solid State Model Kit manual. A copy of MacMolecule version 1.7 is included. Hardware and Software Requirements Software in Series C of JCE: Software requires an Apple Macintosh computer (Macintosh Plus, SE or SE/30, Classic or Classic II, any Macintosh II, Centris, Quadra, PowerBook, or PowerMac) with a hard disk drive and an 800 K or SuperDrive floppy disk drive. System Software version 6.0.7 or later is also required. If you are running System 7 or MultiFinder, at least 2 MB RAM is required. A Macintosh compatible printer is optional. MacMolecule is required to view the structures. MacMolecule 1.7.1 supplied with this issue requires a 68020 or greater microprocessor and a math coprocessor. It will not run on Power Macintosh computers or 680X0 Macintosh computers that do not have a math coprocessor. You can obtain a version of MacMolecule 2 or MacMolecule 2 Lite (free) that will run on any Macintosh. Point your browser to http://www.molvent.com/. If you are not using System 7, 32-bit Color QuickDraw system extension is required. Although not strictly a requirement, a 256 or higher color display is strongly recommended. Solid State Structures for MacMolecule requires 1.4 MB of free disk space. Solid State Structures for MacMolecule is compatible with System 7. Literature Cited Myers, E.; Blanco, C.; Hallick, R. B.; and Jahnke, J. MacMolecule v 1.7, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721. Mayer, L.; et al. Solid State Model Kit, Institute for Chemical Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706.


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Last Updated: July 19, 2001 Created: December 3, 1996	Created by: J. L. Holmes Comments to: jceonline@chem.wisc.edu

© 1997 Division of Chemical Education, Inc., American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.