Nobel Laureates in Computational Chemistry

Nobel Laureates in Computational Chemistry

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry, Biology, Science

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to three theoretical chemists for their work on computational chemistry and multi-scale models. It explains the challenges of quantum mechanical calculations and the innovative approach of using quantum mechanics for critical parts of large molecules. The video also shares a personal story about Michael Levitt's early career and his connection with fellow Nobel laureate Arieh Warshel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the delay in this year's Nobel Prize video?

Technical difficulties

Scheduling conflicts

Lack of content

Weather conditions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry for their work in computational chemistry?

Martin Karplus, Michel Levitt, and Arieh Warshel

Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and Marie Curie

James Watson, Francis Crick, and Rosalind Franklin

Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and Johannes Kepler

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which field did the Nobel Prize winners contribute to?

Experimental physics

Theoretical and computational chemistry

Astrophysics

Biology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Nobel laureates' computational models?

Multi-scale models for complex systems

Simple chemical systems

Single atom calculations

Non-chemical systems

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in performing quantum mechanical calculations on molecules?

Lack of interest in the field

Insufficient funding

High computational time required

Inadequate laboratory equipment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of quantum mechanics in molecular calculations?

It replaces classical mechanics

It simplifies calculations

It is not used at all

It treats electrons as waves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative approach did the Nobel laureates use to study large molecules?

Ignoring electron behavior

Focusing solely on small molecules

Combining quantum and classical mechanics

Using only classical mechanics

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