
Overview
Students will explore phase transitions and packing structure using a model of atoms based on the Lennard-Jones potential.
Underlying Pages
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0. Student Directions -
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1. Lennard-Jones Model -
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2. Going Further Option 1 - Single Type of Atom (More coding less chemistry) -
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3. Going Further Option 2 -Two Types of Atoms (More chemistry less coding) -
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4. Discussion -
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Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
- Physical Science
- NGSS Crosscutting Concept
- NGSS Practice
Computational Thinking in STEM
- Modeling and Simulation Practices
- Systems Thinking Practices