Pearson Molecular Model Set

This is the perfect gift for the organic chemistry student or all around Poindexter in your life. You can build small chain organic molecules. There aren't enough 'carbon' pieces to really make any of the larger biological molecules, and the set could use a few other important atoms. But all in all, it's worth the money. My O-Chem professor recommended this to me. Building molecules with this set is very useful when studying concepts like enatiomers and ring structures. If you're a college student like me, you owe it to your future self to consume every study aid available to you. There are three learning-types, and the American education institution only caters to 1/3 of learners. Or rather 1/3 of the the learning types. This helps if you're more of a hands-on person, especially when trying to understand invisible little molecules.

I ordered this kit to get me through my organic chemistry class at the university, and it more than does the job. The model kits that my school provides are the spring type bonds with wooden molecules, not bad at all but this kit has several advantages the others. 1) Bonds are easily rotated giving you all the different perspectives in the same molecule 2) Molecules such as cyclohexanes "flip" like a dream allowing you to observe axial and equatorial atomic positions clearly 3) The space saving bonds give you another option to look at the molecule without all the clutter of springy bonds - Overall this kit is perfect for pre-med level organic chemistry (not too sure about more advanced classes that Chemistry majors may take) It has planty of atoms and bonds and holds shape extremely well. - I am constantly being asked where I got it and classmates are always coming to me to observe my models since they are just more clear with this kit. - One of my favorite things to do is put four different color atoms on a carbon using the space saver bonds and bring it to the exams so I can check for chirality by lining up atoms, I find this to be super effective and havent missed a chirality question yet! (Also helps out a ton with R and S enantiomers if you make two) Sure it may cost a few bucks more than something else, but it could help you make the grade. And did I mention, its just fun!

I bought one of these kits as an educational toy for my grandson, but bought one first for myself, to evaluate it. Now I'm hooked: I bought another for me, and will probably buy four more. I had a lot to learn. Apparently real students use these to model molecules one by one, tearing down one model when they're ready to study another. I want to keep the ones I've already assembled, to compare them when looking at larger structures. Alas! The kit contains only 14 carbon molecules. I could use 15 just to model an unadorned benzene molecule plus one decorated a little to make an aspirin. And my real interest is to model the four bases used in the genetic code (five if you count uracil), plus maybe a few of the amino acids that they encode, just to visualize how it's done. Just the four bases will use up another three or four kits (unless I want to tear down my benzene ring and aspirin). And I give up any thought of modeling a gene. Well, I said it was educational. If nothing else, it adds to the staggering wonder of what's going on in our genome, let alone the epigenome. So to make a concrete suggestion: I wish the individual parts (carbon in particular, and the rods used as links) could be bought in supplemental packets. I do have one criticism: the rods are really hard to push into the sockets, and hard to twist in a socket or withdraw. I think my fingers are going to be in danger of arthritis from the beating they take.

This model set works well for Organic Chemistry (I). You can use it to see the molecules in 3-D, rather than trying to imagine them. You can make cyclohexane in chair formation, see the configuration of the substituents, do a ring flip, etc. You can also use this to see how chirality works. I would also recommend this set for General Chemistry students. Each atom is a different color and has a certain number of holes (i.e. oxygen only has 2 holes because it can only form two bonds and still have a neutral charge). Each atom has the holes at certain angles so you can see how carbon makes a tetrahedral 3-D shape.

I love this model kit. It helps visualize concepts in organic chemistry. One such concept for me was how the electronegative interaction of certain atoms change the properties of a compounds, depending on how they are attached. I was having a terrible time with it until my professor showed me with a model kit. After I saw him demonstrate I bought this kit. It’s fantastic and I would highly recommend it if you’re going to be studying chemistry.

This set might help you, but a classmate had a smaller set that was much easier to use. These are really hard to pop together and apart. The lid wont stay on in your backpack, so it isn't very portable. I would definitely purchase the smaller set instead of these because these are so hard to put together I didn't want to spend the time and energy trying to create the molecules. I didn't like trying to keep a rubber band around the box hoping it would not come open in my backpack. Overall the set didn't get much use.

I needed this for an organic chemistry class, but wanted the set to play with too. Amazon had a better price than the bookstore, and it qualified for the super saver shipping since the kit is distributed by a publishing house. The connectors are sometimes hard to get apart once you have constructed a molecule, but there is a handy tool to help. The molecules and connectors are made from a good quality, dense plastic and stand up to some stretching and bending. The booklet that comes with the set is also a helpful in trying to explain some of the basics of organic chemistry.

Bought this because I started organic chemistry as a chemistry student. Chose the brand new version. The atoms (the balls) and the sticks are hard to use since they have to be for the structures to be stable. It’s fun joking about my fingers getting skinned off at times but using the screw method works than the recommend push and pull on the package.

Sono un'insegnante di chimica che ha già utilizzato altri tipi di modelli. Nella confezione ho trovato pochi atomi di carbonio.

This is a really useful product. These ARE the molymods(TM) that schools accross the UK use. The contents is quite sufficient for making a lot of organic models, other kits may offer a better range of odd atoms ie metals etc(see Philip Harris). ---Philip Harris is an eductaional supplier, but does supply on an individual basis--- The space filling model parts (little connectors) arent needed by myself. The kit is great to show the difference between boat/chair cyclohexane, and other such possible structural complexities. The separation tool is quite useful to save a lot of effort, cos the bonds are very strong on the first use. An all round great kit for A-level/University Organic students. I would recomend this kit, escpecialy at the price of £18.89 I paid. (-Amazon.co.uk, great fast service, even by cheque-)

Good Book for Chemist

Exactly what I was looking for. This is a great tool for organic chemistry.

Product comes in a sturdy, flat, plastic box which is handy for storing. It also cointains a little, plastic tool that makes it easier to pick the constructions apart. The connections are a bit tight, but rather that, than too loose. My 12-year-old loves this kit and he can replicate molecules that they've learnt about in school.