THE USE OF MOLECULAR MODELS IN TEACHING MOLECULAR GEOMETRY: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Abstract

Due to the difficulty in understanding chemical bonds, especially molecular (covalent) bonds and the spatial arrangement of molecules, a topic covered in high school Chemistry classes, this interdisciplinary project, combining Chemistry and Mathematics, proposes the use of Atomlig and Magical Science molecular models to facilitate the learning of molecular geometry. This approach will be integrated into the teaching of plane and spatial geometry through a practical activity in the science laboratory of a private school in the north zone of Rio de Janeiro, serving as a resource that stimulates and enriches the teaching-learning process. Furthermore, the project includes the execution of practical calculations related to the molecular structure of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆), where the lengths of the interatomic bonds are used to calculate the total area, diameter, and volume of the geometric solid associated with the molecular geometry of SF₆.