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Using the program Chmmkr
When students are first presented with chemical reactions many
of them have trouble visualizing what is going on at the molecular
level. This program is designed to help the student gain a better
understanding of chemical reactions and the conditions required for
reactions to occur. Five reactions of various types are included
in the registered version (2 in the unregistered version). The
student is first asked for the correct starting materials required
for the reaction and conditions of temperature, pressure, and
whether a catalyst is needed. Feedback is provided immediately
regarding the choices made. When the correct starting materials
and conditions are give a graphical representation of the reaction
including an animated sequence is presented.
Installing chhmkr on you hard drive.
To install chmmkr on your hard drive type and enter the word
install at the dos prompt when you are in the directory where the
chmmkr files are contained. A directory called c:\chmmkr will be
created and all files will be transferred to that directory. As
an alternative use the dos copy command to copy all files to a
directory of your choice.
To show the chmmkr icon on Program Manager in Windows select
the program group you want to contain the icon. Select New from
the File menu of Program Manager. Program item should be chosen.
The name of the program is Chmmkr and the command line is
c:\chmmkr\chmmkr.exe. Double click on the icon to start the
program.
Purpose of the Program
The purpose of chmmkr, the chemical synthesizer program, is
to give the introductory chemistry student a feel for what is
occurring at the atomic level when chemical reactions occur. In
addition to showing graphical representations of reactions on the
atomic level, the program also requires the student to be able to
choose the correct reagents in order to synthesize a predetermined
element or compound and the conditions of temperature, pressure,
and catalysis required for the reaction. All major types of
reactions that introductory chemistry students encounter are
presented.
See the lab that accompanies the registered program for more
information.
Advantages of registering:
When you register (see register.doc) you will receive a total
of 5 different animated reactions. Registration costs $10 + $2
shipping and handling. This fee entitles you to a site license for
the program and a copy of a lab which can be used with the program.
Main Menu Items:
Start..F2
When this menu item is chosen a dialog box will be presented
which contains a list of starting materials, temperature
conditions, pressure conditions, catalytic requirements, and the
substance to be synthesized. Use the mouse and/or tab key to
choose the appropriate choices. Any incorrect responses with be
so indicated in a message box. When all choices are correct a
graphical representation of the reaction will be presented. It can
be started by choosing the Reaction menu item Start Reaction or by
pressing the Mix/Ignite key
Exit
Ends the program. Press Alt-X or choose from the menu.
Reaction Menu Items:
Start Reaction
Choosing this item will cause the current reaction to start.
Clicking on the menu item or on the mix/ignite push button will
accomplish the same thing.
Repeat
Choosing this item will cause the current reaction to repeat.
Clicking on the menu item or on the push button will accomplish the
same thing.
Exit
Goes back to the main window. Pressing F2 again will give the
next reaction.
Help is available at any time during the program by choosing
Index from the Help menu. If you do not know how to use Windows
Help choose Using Help from the Help menu.
If you have any problems my E-Mail address is
ALLENT@mail.firn.edu
Timothy J. Allen
DISCLAIMER
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THE CHMMKR PROGRAM IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO
PERFORMANCE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO
WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OF
THIS SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE THIS PROGRAM. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE AUTHORS' LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE
PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM
OF CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISKS AS TO THE
QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA.