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ERIC Number: EJ347951
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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A Novel Method for Assigning R, S Labels to Enantiomers.
Huheey, James E.
Journal of Chemical Education, v63 n7 p598-600 Jul 1986
Discusses ways of teaching students about how to assign R (rectus) and S (sinister) labels to enantiomers by using their hands as models. The chirality of the human hands follows the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog Rules for assigning enantiomers and infers the correct chirality of molecules shown in two-dimensional drawings. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Models, Molecular Structure, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods, Three Dimensional Aids, Visual Aids
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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