These animations can not be controlled by the user and run continuously. Also, some of the more advanced orbital arrangements have animations that accompany the orbital picture. Furthermore, each component of the orbital is differentiated by using different colors. This allows the user to see that the orbitals are three dimensional. In addition, the shapes of the orbital are displayed on an x, y, z plane. It also goes onto display and name the shape of the five orbitals. For example it says that the d orbital contains five different orbitals. Recommended education level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Higher Education, Graduate/ProfessionalĪmong the information given is a description of the orbital and how many orbitals there are in each specific energy level. The webpage can be used as an interactive lead in or a segment of a lesson. The only limiting factor with this tool is that it will not fully run without Macromedia Flash.

The information provided about the orbitals is accurate. Professors can use it to show students orbital shape and orientation.

'The Orbitron' is a helpful tool that can be applied to chemistry at the high school and college level.

Furthermore, the available animation shows how bonding occurs in nature between the orbitals. The scientific notation for naming the orbitals is also beneficial because it gives the shapes meaning. Also, the ability to make the orbital interactive allows the user to rotate and study the orbital shape. The different colors on the orbital make it simple to view the various parts. The presentation of the information makes 'The Orbitron' easy to use and understand.

How to use the orbitron program