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Students' Reasoning about Basic Chemical Thermodynamics and Chemical Bonding: What Changes Occur during a Context-based Post-16 Chemistry Course?

Authors :
Barker, Vanessa
Millar, Robin
Source :
International Journal of Science Education. Nov 2000 22(11):1171-1200.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

A longitudinal study of students (n=250) following the Salters Advanced Chemistry course probed a range of chemical ideas including the exothermicity of bond formation and the development of thinking about covalent, ionic, and intermolecular bonds. At the start, many students demonstrated misunderstandings about these chemical ideas, but their understanding improved in general as the course progressed. (Author/SAH)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0950-0693
Volume :
22
Issue :
11
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Science Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ618754
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research