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ERIC Number: EJ369407
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Good Numerical Technique in Chemistry: The Quadratic Equation.
Thompson, H. Bradford
Journal of Chemical Education, v64 n12 p1009-10 Dec 1987
Discusses the loss of precision that normally results in solving equilibrium problems, particularly as presented through the use of quadratic formulas in most introductory college chemistry textbooks. Provides examples of demonstrations. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Formulas, Science Education, Science Instruction, Textbook Content
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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