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What colors are used to distinguish atoms of different elements?

Rich Talbot
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Product: Chem3D

Problem:

What colors are used to distinguish atoms of different elements?


Solution:

Chem3D uses a version of the CPK color scheme to provide unique colors for all elements, and the common organic colors are:

  • • Hydrogen - white
  • • Carbon - grey
  • • Nitrogen - blue
  • • Oxygen - red
  • • Sulfur – yellow

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