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Electrotechnical and Computer Engineering

Vol. 41 No. 02 (2026): Proceedings of the Faculty of Technical Sciences

Algorithmic model of chemical reactions and its application in an educational video game

  • Богдан Давинић
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24867/34BE13Davinic
Submitted
February 12, 2026
Published
2026-03-09

Abstract

This paper presents the development of an algorithmic model for real-time validation of chemical reactions within an educational video game. The model formalizes the rules of element combination based on valence and electronegativity, including automated formula generation and visual compound rendering. Implemented in the Unreal Engine environment, the system enables interactive reaction validation through user feedback. The work integrates algorithmic logic with visual and pedagogical principles to support learning through gameplay.

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