Point Group Td: CH4 Methane

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Build methane, CH4, with the Indigo® 68821W point group molecular model kit to demonstrate Td point group symmetry and tetrahedral geometry. Ideal for undergraduate inorganic chemistry and spectroscopy courses covering cubic point groups.

The Indigo® 68821W model kit builds methane, CH4, a good example of Td point group tetrahedral geometry. The model shows the Td symmetry elements: four C3 axes, three C2 axes, three S4 improper rotation axes, and six σd dihedral mirror planes. Other Td molecules are carbon tetrachloride, (CCl4), and adamantane, for comparison of a simple tetrahedron to a more complex cage structure that shares the same underlying symmetry.

Indigo Instruments has held inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) parts for 30+ years (see "Skeletal (Orbit/Minit)) that are compatible with every molecular model set/kit we have sold since day 1. This level of quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.

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Customize Student Organic Chemistry Model Sets for Point Groups

The 68845NV Foundation (basic) chemistry model set and the 68827W chemistry advanced organic chemistry molecular model set can build some of the point groups shown above as can the 68847W class organic-inorganic molecular model set. These sets can be customized for other courses in inorganic chemistry & biochemistry. Contact us with your details. Minimum order quantities may apply.

Note: the parts listed below apply to the entire kit not the specific model referred to on this page.

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Many thanks to Alyssa Doue of Mt. St. Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia who says: "I've built the point groups and they're awesome!" Click on her Google Review for more.

2016-12-08

This model set has the flexibility needed to teach symmetry point groups effectively, as well as modeling metal coordination complexes. Some atoms have holes perpendicular to their main bonds, allowing for modeling H-bonds or electrostatic interactions. Construction-wise, atoms pieces are smaller relative to the bond pieces, emphasizing the relative space taken up by orbitals compared to nuclei. However, this can also make it difficult to change molecular structure quickly. Indigo Instruments customer service was also very helpful in processing my order quickly and completing forms required by my institution for requisition.

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Thanks for the feedback. It is an unusual set & the only one we know of that can build ferrocene.

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