Computer Simulations to Aid in Comprehension
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The reasons were not just safety, monetary or time constraints. As learning progresses and molecular processes are being discovered, it becomes impossible to showcase the reactions occurring in the educational standing. For this reason, simulations become not only helpful, but necessary. In organic chemistry and biochemistry in particular, standard reactions are drawn on a 2D surface to give an overview of the reaction occurring. However, with computer technologies 3D and even when necessary, 4D models can be shown. The student can see how atoms are split and what happens in response to these occurrences.