Comments on: The World’s Cheapest Molecular Model Kit https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:54:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: MAYA https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/#comment-431435 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:13:55 +0000 https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/?p=1334#comment-431435 I agree …you need a kit. What do folks think about practicing with hands, in case of getting stumped on an exam? I have the MCAT in March and all I have are my hands and a pencil!

]]> By: Alanna https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/#comment-302251 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 01:02:36 +0000 https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/?p=1334#comment-302251 This was so helpful! We aren’t allowed to use our model kits for exams in my class and I was having a hard time picturing things. Thank you!!

]]> By: James https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/#comment-670 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:06:20 +0000 https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/?p=1334#comment-670 In reply to amy.

I wouldn’t use it for cyclohexane chairs, but it would be fine for Newman projections.

]]> By: amy https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/#comment-669 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:17:36 +0000 https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/?p=1334#comment-669 what are the cons of using a homemade model kit w/ gumdrops & toothpicks?

]]> By: James https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/#comment-668 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:43:52 +0000 https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/?p=1334#comment-668 In reply to Mike.

I’m sure someone who set up a booth selling Ju-jubes and toothpicks right before an ochem midterm would do a brisk business.

]]> By: Mike https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/#comment-667 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:41:41 +0000 https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/?p=1334#comment-667 Shucks, I thought this was going to be a post on the creative use of marshmallows, gumdrops, and toothpicks.

Except I’m not sure today’s organic students know what a gumdrop is…

]]> By: James https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/#comment-666 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:52:59 +0000 https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/?p=1334#comment-666 In reply to Med School Odyssey.

I agree that they’re indispensible if you really want to make sure of something. There are rare exceptions, but the students who are really committed buy and use their kits.

]]> By: Med School Odyssey https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2011/02/11/the-worlds-cheapest-molecular-model-kit/#comment-665 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:27:43 +0000 https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/?p=1334#comment-665 I think I came up with a similar system myself, since figuring it all out by building models can take some time. Though after some practice drawing Newman projections, I was eventually able to be able to draw simple ones in my head.

But, if I’m ever not really sure, I’ll build a model – I don’t know anyone that’s been foolish enough to try getting through organic chemistry without modeling kit though.

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