Molecular-level visualisation for educational purposes

R. Tasker

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Abstract

The focus of this chapter is the challenge of portraying molecular-level structures and processes in visualisations to help novices develop useful mental models of the molecular world for a deep understanding of chemistry. The challenge is to judiciously balance the demands of scientific accuracy with the pedagogical demands of clear communication and avoidance of cognitive overload. The advantages and disadvantages of scripted animations and calculated simulations are compared, resulting in the recommendation that both are required to visualize this level for educational purposes. Great care is required in deciding what species (spectator ions? solvent molecules?) should be omitted for simplification to decrease cognitive load.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChemical Modelling
EditorsJ.-O. Joswig, M. Springborg
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Pages261-282
Number of pages22
ISBN (Electronic)9781788010207
ISBN (Print)9781782625414
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

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