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A thorough appreciation of the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in molecules is crucial for new students of chemistry and critical to students continuing their studies in chemistry. We discuss current use of molecular models in education and investigate a variety of techniques used over the years to introduce students to atomic orbitals. This chapter examines a technique for the production of augmented reality models for use in lower level chemistry classes. This allows for methods to produce many different models that can be used in lectures without major cost incurred. The method allows for scaling up easily between large classes, multiple sections, and over many years. How this technique can be used in other chemistry classes and in other disciplines will also be discussed.
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Below are the Augment QR codes of some extra examples with screenshots of the models next to them. If concrete molecular models are available, they are shown in the picture with the augmented reality model to provide comparison. A preliminary model of the structure of the inner and middle ear is also shown.
Molecular Models
Ammonia
Working QR code and screenshot of ammonia model
Carbon Dioxide
Working QR code and screenshot of carbon dioxide model
Iodine Trichloride
Working QR code and screenshot of iodine trichloride model
Phosphorus Trichloride
Working QR code and screenshot of phosphorus trichloride model
Sulfur Tetrafluoride
Working QR code and screenshot of sulfur tetrafluoride model
Sulfur Trioxide
Working QR code and screenshot of sulfur trioxide model
Atomic Orbitals
Example of s Orbitals
Working QR code and screenshot of a representation of s orbitals scanning the QR code in Augment will show how animation and text were utilized
Example of 2d Orbitals with Animation
Working QR code and screenshot of a representation of 2d orbitals scanning the QR code in Augment will show how animation was used to show the overlapping nature of orbitals
Other Examples
Structure of Middle and Inner Ear
Working QR code and screenshot of a 3D model of the inner and middle ear
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OShaughnessy, D. (2019). Visualization of Molecular Structures Using Augmented Reality. In: Branch, R., Lee, H., Tseng, S. (eds) Educational Media and Technology Yearbook. Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, vol 42. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27986-8_10
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