What software do professional chemists use? [closed]








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What software is used to create skeletal formula diagrams, create 3D models and whatnot? For example, on Wikipedia pages for molecules, you see standard 3D models and skeletal models which I assume are made with certain chemistry programs rather than some widespread ones.


Also, what programs are used to write chemistry papers? I know languages like LaTeX are used for mathematics and I can see you could definitely write a chemistry paper using such a program; I am curious to what actual chemists use.


