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Molecules
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Chemical Heritage Foundation: Polymers: Molecular Giants 
 Introduction to polymers, which "are macromolecules -- in other words, they are really big molecules. ... Some polymers occur naturally, such as starch, protein, and cellulose." In the 19th century, "chemists began to synthesize polymers in the lab. These [synthetic] polymers ... can be found in everything from plastic bags to rubber tires," and include materials such as "nylon, rayon, vinyl, [and] Teflon." This site includes a timeline, information about chemists working with polymers, and links to related resources. http://www.chemheritage.org/explore/explore-nav5.html Topics: Science, Technology Last updated Jan 4, 2006 Common Molecules
This site explores the structures of a variety of common molecules. Categories include Elements and Ions, Materials and Technology, Minerals and Gems, Biochemical Molecules, and Environmental Molecules. Entry for each molecule includes a brief description and a model. From the Molecular Structure Center at Indiana University. http://www.reciprocalnet.org/common/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Science Last updated Oct 29, 2007 Molecular Universe
Searchable information on molecules and molecular systems. Categories include: Boundaries and Barriers; Molecules Applied; Building in 3 Dimensions; Molecules of Life; Models in Science; Atomic Relief; Molecular Milestones , which is a timeline; and Molecular Mayhem . There are numerous images, related links, and a subject index. From the Davy Faraday Research Laboratory at the Royal Institution in the United Kingdom. http://www.molecularuniverse.com/ Topics: Science, Science Last updated Jun 27, 2001 Molecule of the Month
Contains links to information on individual molecules, updated monthly since January 1996. Profiled molecules include DNA, LSD, and morphine. From the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol, England. http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/motm.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Science, Science Last updated Nov 1, 2004 Molecules with Silly or Unusual Names
A collection of molecules with "unusual, ridiculous or downright silly names." The molecules are accompanied with diagrams of their structure, illustrations, and explanations about how they got their names. From the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol, England. http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/sillymolecules/sillymols.htm Topics: Science, Science Last updated Nov 1, 2004 |
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