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Horikoshi, Ryo; Shirotani, Dai; Shioyama, Hiroshi – Journal of Chemical Education, 2022
Buckminsterfullerene (C[subscript 60]), along with diamond and graphite, appears in many chemistry textbooks as an example of an allotrope of carbon. This communication describes a hands-on activity to explore the characteristic structure of C[subscript 60] through the construction of a structural model using transistors and plastic tubes…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Hands on Science, Models
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Horikoshi, Ryo; Kobayashi, Yoji; Kageyama, Hiroshi – Journal of Chemical Education, 2013
Catalysis with transition-metal complexes is a part of the inorganic chemistry curriculum and a challenging topic for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. A hands-on teaching aid has been developed for use during conventional lectures to help students understand these catalytic reactions. A unique method of illustrating the…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Inorganic Chemistry, Hands on Science, Scientific Concepts