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ERIC Number: EJ548117
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
The Great Ideas of Chemistry.
Gillespie, Ronald J.
Journal of Chemical Education, v74 n7 p862-64 Jul 1997
Presents a list of six concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry and that should be included in introductory chemistry courses. Discusses atoms, molecules, and ions; the chemical bond; molecular shape and geometry; kinetic theory; the chemical reaction; and energy and entropy. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Science Curriculum, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Literacy, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Canada