Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Indium
A very detailed look at the element Indium, a member of the Boron Group.
Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Thallium
A very detailed look at the element Thallium, a member of the Boron Group.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Intermolecular Forces: Structures of Solids
Article from Michael Blaber and Florida State University. Amorphous and crystalline solids are compared and contrasted. The unit cell arrangements and the packing of unit cells into crystalline solids is explained and colorfully...
Other
Beautiful Chemistry: Beautiful Structures: Quasicrystals
An interactive display of quasicrystals allows students to study the inner components and molecular make-up of these structures. Since the discovery of quasicrystals, a lot of efforts have been put on finding the locations of atoms...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Molecular Crystals
A collection of interactive simulations relating to molecular crystals.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: What Is Crystal Cleavage?
After explaining the difference between cleavage and fracture, this resource discusses various types of cleavage and their importance in identifying minerals.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Solids Faq
Get answers to common questions about solids. Understand types of solids and crystal structure with the aid of this FAQ.
Davidson College
Davidson College: Network Solids: Crystalline Solids
Explains the differences between ionic, molecular, metallic, and network crystalline solids. Displays structures for diamond, graphite, fullerene, and silica, accompanied by questions about their chemical bonding. Electron density plots...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Making Crystals
Students will work in groups to grow crystals in different conditions, and then make conclusions about how and why crystals form. A detailed procedure and materials list, follow-up questions, and a teacher's guide that contains extension...
Purdue University
Purdue University: Calcium Hydroxide Crystal Structure
A picture of the crystal structure of calcium hydroxide. Additional plug-in required.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Lattice Energy
This site from the University of Waterloo provides in-depth and advanced information on lattice energy. the site is designed to answer the two major questions, how is lattice energy estimated using Born Haber cycle, and how is lattice...
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Minerals by Class
This is a detailed reference list of minerals and mineral classes.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Crystalline vs. Amorphous Solids: The Difference?
Explains the difference between crystalline and amorphous solids and describes the properties of each.