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ERIC Number: EJ749932
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Oct
Pages: 1
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
The Symbolism Of Chemical Equations
Jensen, William B.
Journal of Chemical Education, v82 n10 p1461 Oct 2005
A question about the historical origin of equal sign and double arrow symbolism in balanced chemical equation is raised. The study shows that Marshall proposed the symbolism in 1902, which includes the use of currently favored double barb for equilibrium reactions.
Descriptors: Chemistry, Intellectual History, Equations (Mathematics), Symbols (Mathematics), Signs
Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Tel: 800-691-9846; Tel: 856-931-5825; Fax: 856-931-4115; e-mail: jchemed@egpp.com; Web site: http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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