TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Chirality and How Did It Get in My Molecules?
This video explores the spacial property of chirality and how it relates to molecules and the everyday world. Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore. [5:05]
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Study Chirality With a Homemade Polarimeter
Some molecules can be either left- or right-"handed." The left- and right-handed molecules have the same number and type of atoms, and their chemical structures look identical, but they are actually mirror images of each other. Many...
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Leffingwell & Associates: Chirality & Odour Perception
This page has informaiton pertaining to chirality and odour perception. Includes some graphs and visuals.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Chemical Processes: Stereochemistry: Chiral Drugs
Explains the concept of chirality and how it is applied in the development of pharmaceuticals.
Colby College
Colby College: Stereochemistry Online
A set of interactive stereochemistry review problems. Requires Chime plug-in.
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Bristol University: Structural or Constitutional Isomers
Structural Isomers are molecules which have the same molecular formula but have different connectivities (The Order They Are Put Together). Alkanes can be very simple examples of this. This pages shows a few examples.
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Wired Chemist: Geometric & Optical Isomers
Discussion of two types of stereoisomers: geometrical and optical isomers.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Mirror Molecules
Pages at this site use cartoon drawings to explain mirror image molecules.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Chirality Chemistry 2001
In 2001 the Nobel prize in chemistry was awarded for work with Chiral molecules. These molecules can be used to control the speed of chemical reactions. This brief game teaches the basic principles of chirality.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
This lesson covers chiral molecules, which are important in carbohydrate and protein chemistry. Understanding the difference in their structures helps with understanding the different biochemical properties of molecules with similar...
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Portland State University: Chapter 5 Notes: Stereochemistry
Notes explaining the basic concepts of stereochemistry.
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University at Albany: Stereochemistry: Chirality
A PowerPoint presentation that explains chirality and chiral molecules.
Curated OER
Leffingwell & Associates: Chirality & Odour Perception
This page has informaiton pertaining to chirality and odour perception. Includes some graphs and visuals.