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Introduction to Symmetry in Chemistry, An

Synopsis
Defines and explains the concept of symmetry and discusses the different types of symmetry and their relevance to chemistry. Covers: symmetry operations, symmetry elements, identity operations, rotations, reflections, inversions, improper rotary reflection, closed groups. Also discusses the differing effects of succesive operations.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1997
Uses
1st-3rd-year undergraduate chemistry.
Subjects
Chemistry
Keywords
rotation; symmetry (chemistry)

Online availability

URI
http://jiscmediahub.ac.uk/
Price
academic subscription
Delivery
Download

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£35.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
15 minutes
Year
2006

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£35.00
Duration/Size
14 minutes
Year
2006

Production Company

Name

Sheffield University Television

Notes
Now: University of Sheffield, Learning Media Unit (5/00)

Distributor

Name

JISC MediaHub

Notes
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Name

University of Sheffield Learning & Teaching Services

Web
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Phone
0114 22 20401
Address
New Spring House (Ground Floor)
231 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2GW
United Kingdom
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