My Links
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Here are some chemistry/science related web sites that may be of interest. Some of them are even helpful for completing certain assignments. Some are just plain fun.
(Note: The managers of these websites may remove or may change the content or location of these sites without notice. If you experience a problem with any of these websites, please inform me via e-mail at thatch@nycsd.k12.pa.us. Thank you!)
Tutorial Sites
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Nomenclature Practice
This page gives you formulas to name. Type in the name and click "Check Answer" to see if you are correct. If you have difficulty, click "Show Answer" to see the correct name. -
Formula Writing Practice
This page provides the name, you type in the formula. Don't worry about subscripting the numbers, just type them in. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are correct.
Atomic Theory
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Atomic Theory Timeline
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J.J. Thomson - CRT's and the Atom
This site provides a review of J.J. Thomson's work with cathode ray tubes, which led to the discovery of the electron. -
Fun damentals of Particles
An award-winning interactive tour of quarks, neutrinos, antimatter, extra dimensions, dark matter, accelerators, and particle detectors from the Particle Data Group of Lawrence National Laboratory.
Just For Fun
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Heros of the Periodic Table
Leapin' elements, Batman! Here is a website that'll make your eyes go "Whammo!" and your brain go "Kazaam!" as you learn about the elements. Several of the elements are portrayed as comic book super heroes in this lighthearted look at some of the building blocks of matter, presented by the University of Kentucky Chemistry Department. -
ZOOM!
Talk about zooming in! Here you can start out looking at a galaxy from afar, and zooming in by powers of ten, end up with a close-up view of the universe's tiniest, most fundamental particles. -
Ban DHMO!! :)
This website warns of the tragic dangers of an insideous substance which has permeated our entire society and urges anyone with influence to fight for the ban of...water! A humorous example of how a little knowledge can be dangerous! -
SWING Batter!
Have fun learning about reaction time while testing your hand-eye coordination.
The Mole
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Mole Day
This site celebrates and expounds on the relevance and meaning of the mole concept in chemistry. Any good chemist would make a visit to this site part of their annual Mole Day (10/23) celebration!
