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ERIC Number: EJ358508
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Understanding the Particulate Nature of Matter.
Gabel, Dorothy L.; And Others
Journal of Chemical Education, v64 n8 p695-97 Aug 1987
Cites studies related to students' misconceptions about the particulate nature of matter. Stresses that a good understanding of these concepts is fundamental to the study of chemistry itself. Reports on a study of preservice elementary teachers views of the particulate nature of matter before instruction on the topic. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Matter, Misconceptions, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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