/prog/ Challenge -- Hydrocarbons [Heroic]

The challenge: Develop a program that takes in the notation of a hydrocarbon in standard form, and outputs a correct ball-and-stick graphical representation of that hydrocarbon.

The Deadline: 2010-08-30 20:00

Your implementation will be judged based on the following guidelines:


1. Accuracy
2. Consistency
3. Run time
4. Clarity of output
5. Code readability
6. Overall functionality


Good Luck!

>>39
I'm an American and I had to take chemistry all throughout my education system.  It was mixed into a generic "Science" all through 2-8, in high school I was required to pass two classes that involved chemistry, and college Freshman prerequisite classes involved passing two semesters of Chemistry and a separate chemistry lab class before you could begin your formal major's courses.  The latter-most was probably the only bit excessive part.

In fact, based on what I've read, there aren't many parts of the United States where a certain amount of chemistry isn't a prerequisite.  If you're American, what part of the country do you come from and may we assist its education system?

Otherwise, I don't want to know about your country.