Models 360 dataset

This the molecular dataset in JSON format of the Models360 web resource (http://www.chemeddl.org/resources/models360). Models 360 enables users to investigate a collection of 3-D interactive models of organic and inorganic compounds, including extended-structure solids. Users can manipulate the models to examine structure and bonding and demonstrate molecular geometries, vibrations, symmetry, and orbitals. This resource has been built specifically to meet the needs of educators. The molecules and structures shown have been vetted as to their usefulness in teaching, and their accuracy. The structure of each molecule has been calculated using modern quantum mechanical software in order to obtain high-accuracy properties to be used in classrooms. Models 360 was initiated by Xavier Prat-Resina during his period as a postdoctoral fellow with the Chemical Education Digital Library. Major contributions to the project were made by David Pieper, Justin Shorb, Robert Anglin, Brandon Korf, Greg Sovinski, Zak Kastelik, Rachel Bain, Angela Jones, Ieva Reich, Adam Hahn, and John W. Moore, all working for the Chemical Education Digital Library (ChemEd DL).