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ERIC Number: EJ717337
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-May-1
Pages: 6
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
The Pythagorean Theorem and the Solid State
Kelly, Brenda S.; Splittgerber, Allan G.
Journal of Chemical Education, v82 n5 p756 May 2005
Packing efficiency and crystal density can be calculated from basic geometric principles employing the Pythagorean theorem, if the unit-cell structure is known. The procedures illustrated have applicability in courses such as general chemistry, intermediate and advanced inorganic, materials science, and solid-state physics.
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Molecular Structure
Journal of Chemical Education, Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Web site: http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/AboutJCE/contact.html.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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