X by Veritasium - The Ultimate Magnetic Molecular Modeling Set | v2.0 Stronger Magnets | Engaging Science Education Kit for STEM Learning | Intro to Atoms, Molecules, Bonding, Chemistry

I am a middle school science teacher and bought these for our unit on elements and compounds. The kids were immediately enthralled by them. It was a great way to show how elements combine to form compounds in a visual way. The magnets are nice and strong so they don't fall apart. Each "atom" has a limited number of sides that correctly shows how many bonds can form on that element. The snapping sound of the magnets connecting was a great way to show how energy goes into forming bonds. I found these much better than the smaller models that I have used in the past. The kids can easily see them when I am teaching and they are much easier to put together and take apart compared to other models. I would definitely recommend these to any science teacher.

Very cool. Easy to understand. Fun!

My daughter loves these. They really facilitated her chem studies and the magnets make them much easier to use. If I had one comment, a bigger set would be useful. There are barely enough parts to form triglycerides.

I was thrown off by the price because why would I try something different than what's been tried and true in college and high school?These are so satisfying to snap together. The atoms rotate freely around each other, which is challenging to build models. But, it makes the models much more realistic, making you think about how bonds freely rotate, or, if they need to be satisfied by double/triple bonds.Had a ton of fun with these with the family.

As a learning tool they are really nice. I think they could be cheaper considering everything is hollow inside. I was hoping on a more solid feel to them.

+ very good magnets. i think they were improved. they snap audibly but not hard, without breaking the plastic (or so I hope). will use them for chem intro age 13.+ model flexibility of longer molecules - these are quite flexible when handled, which is more realistic as with Brownian motion+ illustrates why our very large protein and DNA molecules literally break when it gets too warm.+ The large snatoms molecules have a similar 'bond length' as standard ball and stick models. can put glucose snatoms and ball-and-stick side by side so these will make more sense as well.+ they model energy converted by making a bond with the click+ also model activation energy very well. Putting atoms together differently always requires energy to break any bond.- biggest chemical gripe is the presence of the alkali metal and chloride. You can make a sodium chloride "molecule" which is a big misconception with kids. Better ignore them. There are great magnet models for salts with fixed magnets of opposite polarity so the sodium ions actually repel each other, as do the larger chloride ions, but mixed together they will snap into a beautiful cubic crystal. Or a crystal with faults if done hastily, very nice.+ it's sort of not fair to take away points because of "too few atoms for this and that" after realizing how many atoms even simple molecules have. That being said, no photosynthesis is possible even with two kits because it has only the oxygens for making glucose but would need six more oxygens for burning it. I could get some red foam balls, or cheat with pink P(5) and orange S(6). The kids are old enough to get that.+ Thanks for the effort making them!

nice models. shows valences well. kit big enough for glucose but would need 2 or more kits for lager molecules

Large atoms and magnets prove to be a great demo tool compared to the smaller kits with traditional sticks for atom bonds. Increases students’ understanding of molecular buildup.Make sure that the atoms are correctly placed in box (they have the tendency to stick to their neighbours) to prevent damage to the atoms when closing the box

Muy buen modelo molecular

Es simple y divertido, se pueden armar varias estructuras químicas y con algo de imaginación incluso algunas un poco más complejas que las mostradas en los folletos

Es lindo jugar con los imanes pero falla al momento de intentar construir compuestos ciclicos. Solo como ejemplo, es imposible armar la cafeína aunque cuentes con el número suficiente de átomos, y en la foto muestro que tienes que hacer trampa para armar el metil ciclo propano.