Using molecular origami
to explore molecular structure and bonding
Conclusions
- Precision-Scale paper models can be generated from a variety of source data
including protein, inorganic and organic crystallographic data files, as well as output from calculations.
- Although requiring a certain amount of patience and a penchant for puzzles, most students thought the models were worthwhile.
- Grounding molecular theory in data provides students an early opportunity to think like scientists and come to their own conclusions.
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