Chapter 5, Problem 5.35P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether a coffee mug is chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Whether one’s ears are chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Whether a bowling ball is chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Whether an automobile is chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

Whether a pair of scissors is chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(f)

Interpretation:

Whether a t-shirt is chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(g)

Interpretation:

Whether eyeglasses are chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(h)

Interpretation:

Whether a piano is chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(i)

Interpretation:

Whether golf clubs are chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

Interpretation Introduction

(j)

Interpretation:

Whether a tennis racquet is chiral or achiral is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An object is chiral if it is nonsuperimposable on its mirror image.

If an object is superimposable on its mirror image, it is achiral. If an object has a plane of symmetry, it is achiral. A plane of symmetry is a plane that divides the object into two halves that are mirror images of each other.