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A ball-and-stick model may make spatial relationships clear at a glance that would only be apparent to experienced people well able to visualize in 3D without one.
There's an example from my days in graduate school that I like to use. One of the research groups in the department had been trying to synthesize a certain highly substituted ring system, but had been unable to do so (they had gotten close, but never managed the last couple of steps). Let me remind you, these were people who held at the least a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, under the direction of a Ph.D., so it's not like they were completely clueless.
And then someone had the notion to construct a model of the system. Whereupon they immediately gave it up as hopeless, because then they could see why it wasn't working: there simply wasn't room to stick those last few substituents on; they physically wouldn't fit.
Thinking in 3D is a very special skill, and it's not always trivial to keep all the permutations straight in your head; it's relatively easy to convince yourself "Yeah, but maybe if this were twisted that way" until a model is staring you in the face with two atoms that need to occupy the same space no matter how you contort the rest of the structure to avoid it.
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Which model represents organic compound?
The most common model representing organic compounds is the structural formula, which shows the arrangement of atoms and bonds in the molecule. This model provides information about how the atoms are connected and the overall structure of the organic compound.
Which method of drawing hydrocarbons is the fastest to draw?
the stick model method
How does the structural diagram of methane compare with the model?
The structural diagram of methane consists of a central carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. The structural model represents this geometry in a three-dimensional space, with the carbon atom at the center and the four hydrogen atoms positioned at the corners of a tetrahedron. The model provides a visual representation of how the atoms are arranged in space, giving a clearer understanding of the molecule's structure.
Which model provides more information a chemical formula or a diagram of the molecule?
A diagram of the molecule typically provides more information than a chemical formula because it visually represents the spatial arrangement of atoms and bonds within the molecule. This can provide insights into the molecule's shape, size, and potential interactions with other molecules. Chemical formulas, on the other hand, give information about the composition and types of atoms in a molecule but do not show the actual structure.
How does a compounds formula differ from a model?
A compound's formula represents the types and number of atoms in a molecule, while a model visually shows how the atoms are arranged in three-dimensional space. The formula is a symbolic representation, while the model is a physical or digital representation.
What is the structural model of the plasma membrane called-?
structural model of plasma membrane is called the selectively permeable membrane Structural model of the plasma membrane is called Fluid Mosaic Model.
Does Kolbe formula represent a compound?
No, I had this as a choice in a check all that apply question and it is a junk answer meant to trip you up. The ways are structural formula,molecular formula,empirical formula,space-filling model,ball and stick model. Cheers.
What is the difference between a structural formula and a molecular model?
A chemical formula is the number of atoms in a substance, and is the same as a molecular formula (provided the substance is a molecule - if not, it has no molecular formula). A structural formula shows how the atoms are linked, and there are different interpretations of this: eg C3H8O2 is the chemical formula of 1,2 propan di-ol, which is the same as the chemical formula of 1,1 propan di-ol the structural formula however is CH2OHCHOHCH3 for 1,2 propan di-ol and CH(OH)2CH2CH3 for 1,1 propan di-ol. A displayed formula shows all the bonds: ........H..OH...H.............O-H...H...H ........|....|.....|..................|....|.....| ....H-C.-.C.-.C.-.H.....H-O-C.-.C.-.C.-.H ........|....|.....|..................|....|.....| ....H-O...H....H.................H...H....H 1,2 propan di-ol........1,1 propan di-ol ---------------------------------- Some chemicals, such as table salt, have no molecule. Thus, they only have chemical formula but not molecular formula. The chemical formula of table salt is NaCl. There are other salts, such as Na2SO4, MgSO4, etc. (If you hear people saying "the salt molecule has the formula of NaCl...", believe me, they do not know what they are talking about.) Some compounds exist as molecules- discrete entities, such as water. This kind of compounds have molecular formula. Water's is H2O. Structural formula? Never heard of.
Advantage and disadvantage of v shape model?
Advantage and disadvantage of "v shape model"?
Which model represents organic compound?
The most common model representing organic compounds is the structural formula, which shows the arrangement of atoms and bonds in the molecule. This model provides information about how the atoms are connected and the overall structure of the organic compound.
Who proposed structural model of DNA?
Watson and Crick
Does the network model has structural level dependence?
yes it is
Waterfall model advantages and disadvantages?
Advantage of waterfall model : It is simple and easy to use. Dis Advantage of waterfall model : no user feedbacks are taken.
What are the disadvantages of the supportive model?
advantage and disadvantage of system model
What is one advantage physical models?
One advantage of a phyical model is that you can touch it.
The structural formula of benzene is often represented as a what?
The structural formula of benzene is often represented as a hexagon with a circle inside to show delocalization of electrons, indicating that each carbon atom forms a double bond with every adjacent carbon atom in an alternating pattern.
List the advantage and disadvantage of database management system?
Answering "List the advantage and disadvantage of object oriented database model?" Answering "List the advantage and disadvantage of object oriented database model?"
