This discussion centers on the naming of structural features in chemistry, specifically addressing terms like "flat areas" and "troughs." Participants emphasize that these terms are not standard in chemical nomenclature but may describe molecular features in broader contexts, such as mechanisms. Adjectives like "pleated sheets," "helical coils," "nematic," "isotropic," and "cholesteric" are mentioned as descriptors for molecular systems. The importance of providing context for questions in chemistry forums is also highlighted.
PREREQUISITESChemistry students, educators, and anyone involved in molecular chemistry who seeks to understand the terminology and context of structural features in chemical discussions.
Please describe what this lab is about (and use as much of the description as is provided in the lab manual/instruction sheet as possible). We've got no context to work on.afcwestwarrior said:i need help with this, i got lost in my chemistry lab,
What kinds of molecules are you talking about here? I have not (and I suspect, neither has chemistree) come across a single reference to "flat areas" or "troughs" in the context of molecular structures. So, what this means is that your question is essentially meaningless to us.i know how to name the structures of molecules, but features such as flat area, troughs etc.