As a service to Organic Chemistry students, the Chemistry Club is offering molecular model kits for only $20-25. A model kit is required for Chem 331. Though you may purchase them anywhere, we offer significant savings (see comparison chart below). If you missed your chance to purchase these during the first week of classes then please contact the Chemistry Club president, Jessica Summers, to arrange the transaction.
Comparison Chart
C, O, N atoms X = H or monovalent Z = other tetravalent M = metal (high valence) now only $10
Price
Available from the Chemistry Club:
Big Molecular Visions
C34O12N4X18Z5M6
+Recommended for Chem331 & 211
+Versatile and easy to assemble
+Flexible
Small Molecular Visions
C21O4N4X22Z0M0
Good for Chem203
+Versatile and easy to assemble
+Flexible
-Metallic compds. not possible.
Chem-Tutor
C42O14N10X12Z6M0
+More atoms
+Very portable
-Looks "cheaper"
-Metallic compds. not possible.
$20
Available from the Bookstore:
Prentice Hall Models
C14O8N4X46Z0M4
+Superior Appearance (shiny spherical atoms and semi-flexible bonds)
-Difficult molecular flexibility
-Difficult to disassemble.
-Limited number of C atoms
HGS "C-set"
C44O4N6X30Z4M2
+More C atoms
-Small plastic polyhedrons with plastic "toothpick" bonds (looks "cheap")
-Don't hold together well
-Aren't flexible or easy to assemble
Stored under Chem211.