Particle Diagrams for picturing chemistry
Chemistry students are required to think about the atomic nature of matter, while only being able to see the macroscopic level. To help them, we use particle (atomic) level diagrams that rely on different colors, shapes and lines to represent different types of particles, phases, reactions, and temperatures. These models are used throughout their chemistry courses particularly when systems become too complex to describe concisely in text or formulas. A firm grasp of understanding and drawing these diagrams is important for success in the future. However we never dire