Fisher Molecular Model Set

by Christensen Educational Materials

Product Features

• Allow students to visualize the three-dimensional nature of a molecule
• Basic Set demonstrates organic structure
• Advanced Set demonstrates organic, inorganic, and molecular structure
• Replacement bond set includes: 1.25in. (3.18cm), wooden pegs (30), 2in. (5.1cm) wooden pegs (10), and 2.13in. (6.5cm) springs (10)
• Includes: Balls, as indicated in chart; pegs; springs; and detailed instructions

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0015T45HY
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
  • #1 in Industrial & Scientific > Science Education > Chemistry Classroom Supplies

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Christensen Educational Materials Molecular Model Set

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Carbon Omissions, March 26, 2010

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Sharon Yoffe - See all my reviews

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this is an extremely attractive modeling set, from a purely aesthetic standpoint im almost certain its nicer than the other sets out there, each atom is quite large - at least the size of a common gumball, the wood is fragrant and pleasant to touch and it has a classic appearance - like something you would find in a 50s classroom. the price is also reasonable. but as my title indicates there are very few (10) carbon atoms included, this should have been evident from the picture, but i somehow assumed there would be more. just enough atoms to make most amino acids and structures like serotonin but not enough to make most common psychoactive molecules and it does include flourine - so keep that in mind. great for modeling benzene napthalene etc. but if you want to build any sort of medium to large molecule you will require two or three sets.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but not Amazing, November 9, 2008

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Kristin "Kristin" (California) - See all my reviews

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I bought this kit for a college Organic Chemistry class. Although the kit is expensive relative to other college-level model kits, the wooden molecule parts (colored balls and pegs) are sturdier than the plastic bits my colleagues' kits have.

I ran into some trouble trying to construct haloalkanes. The wooden pegs that represent bonds only allow you to make ~110 degree bond angles, so you're forced to use springs to create anything smaller than a hexane. Unfortunately, these springs are pretty floppy and so it's hard to see the single ring and fused ring structures in your finished molecule.

It seems that this kit is most appropriate for a classroom setting where it would be handled a lot and would need to stand up to a lot of punishment. Apart from that, it's easier to just visualize the molecule than to try to jam the pegs into the holes drilled into the Carbon atoms. The variety of molecules would be good for someone who plans on taking Inorganic as well as Organic chemistry.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but wouldn't recommend for college students..., September 23, 2010

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UCF13 - See all my reviews

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I purchased this set as a supplement to my college Organic Chemistry course. The set is nice, but not ideal for bringing to class. It comes in a cardboard box with a lid that slides on, which would be ok if the set stayed on a shelf most of the time. Also, as it has been said before, it doesn't come with sufficient Carbon atoms for building complex molecules. I like the set for doing my homework, but I wish it was easier to bring with me. I think the set is nicer than some of the plastic sets that other students use, but it is bulky and not made to be moved around much.