Abstract:

Using staggered conformation of ethane as an example, this paper illustrates in detail the procedure to create exquisite video animation for displaying the molecular symmetry elements in POV-ray software. With the visual help of the software, student can understand very well the molecular structure and have a good grasp of the teaching content about the molecular symmetry. In such a way, the effectiveness can be significantly improved.

Key words: Pov-Ray software, Molecular symmetry, Multimedia courseware, Teaching research