PacSci Student Molecular Model Set

by Pacific Science Supplies, Inc

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000RZW6FU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,028 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not what I expected, September 23, 2007

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A. Byrd (Lawrence, KS) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PacSci Student Molecular Model Set (Toy)

I'm currently taking Organic Chemistry, and when I saw this model kit I decided to buy it. When it arrived, it was not at all what I expected.
This is a very small kit. I was not able to make many of the structures I was studying due to the fact that there was just not enough representative balls to make many complex structures. The "bonds" in this kit are made of springs. They are often difficult to get into the balls, and sometimes they even fall out. When structures are made they are very unstable.
Also, because springs are used, it is very difficult to twist the structure around, which is important to see different conformations of the structures.
Overall, the product just seems very unprofessional.
I would recommend this product for very basic, middle school chemistry, but not much higher than that.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, October 4, 2007

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science_man - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PacSci Student Molecular Model Set (Toy)

I got this a item a couple of days ago, and I'm still having tons of fun putting the atoms together with bonds, to learn about the basics of atoms, and molecules. Okay, it might not be the most detailed molecule set I've ever had, but for only $15, its well worth it! I wouldn't say it was a toy, but more of a teaching/demonstration model for the basics of molecules, and atoms. I do a lot of lectures with kids, and I don't need a huge, fancy set to teach some small children. If you are in advanced chemistry, then I wouldn't recommend it for you. But if you are just starting to learn about the amazing world of atoms, molecules, and chemicals, then I would say to buy it with NO hesitation.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fair Price and Excellent Portability, December 3, 2009

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Bruce Bain "Romans 9:33/Remember Jackie Robinson" (Englewood, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PacSci Student Molecular Model Set (Toy)

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This Model Set for ORGANIC molecules comes in a solid wooden box with a latch. The colored balls are wooden and are connected with metal springs. I like it, because for the approximate thirteen dollar price range, it can conveniently be carried in a student's backpack.

It comes with a fold out sheet, in color, which shows the construction of a handful of molecules, such as Alcohol and others.

It is recommendable.

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