The discussion revolves around the naming of structural features in chemistry, particularly focusing on terms like "flat area," "troughs," and other descriptors related to molecular structures. Participants explore the context in which these terms are used and seek clarification on their meanings and applications.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the meanings or applications of the terms in question. There is a general agreement that more context is needed to address the original inquiry effectively.
The discussion highlights limitations in understanding due to a lack of specific context regarding the types of molecules being referred to and the scenarios in which these terms are applied.
This discussion may be of interest to students and educators in chemistry, particularly those dealing with molecular structures and nomenclature.
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.